US Bridges

FM 407 over Denton Creek Slough

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610131001115

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 407 over Denton Creek Slough is a concrete culvert carrying FM 407 over Denton Creek Slough in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 407
CrossesDenton Creek Slough
Location1.0 MI E of FM 156
RouteState Highway 407
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09011, -97.27535
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2016)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Denton Creek Slough built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 407 over Denton Creek Slough 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 407 over Denton Creek Slough carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 407 over Denton Creek Slough?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 407 over Denton Creek Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.