US Bridges

FM 407 over W Graham Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.28 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 180610131001012

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 407 over W Graham Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 407 over W Graham Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,160 by 2028. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 407
CrossesW Graham Branch
Location0.28 MI E of IH 35W
RouteState Highway 407
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10042, -97.21933
Functional classRural 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2022)
Projected traffic10,160 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 W Graham Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 407 over W Graham Branch 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 W Graham Branch carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 407 over W Graham Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FM 407 over W Graham Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.