US Bridges

FM 407 over Loving Spring Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.85 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 180610131001014

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,376
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 407 over Loving Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 407 over Loving Spring Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,376 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2034. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 407
CrossesLoving Spring Branch
Location2.85 MI E of US 377
RouteState Highway 407
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10457, -97.14175
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,376 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2034
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 Loving Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 407 over Loving Spring Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 407 over Loving Spring Branch carry?

About 9,376 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 407 over Loving Spring Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 407 over Loving Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.