US Bridges

FM 407 over Drain

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of IH 35W · Structure no. 180610131001010

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,321
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 407 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 407 over Drain in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,321 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,150 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 407
CrossesDrain
Location1.8 MI W of IH 35W
RouteState Highway 407
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10125, -97.25596
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,321 (2022)
Projected traffic7,150 by 2029
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 407 over Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FM 407 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 407 over Drain carry?

About 6,321 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 407 over Drain?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns FM 407 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.