FM 1385 over Little Elm Creek
FairDenton County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of FM 428 W · Structure no. 180610131501004
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,607
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1385 over Little Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1385 over Little Elm Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 7,607 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,020 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1385 over Little Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1385 over Little Elm Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1385 over Little Elm Creek carry?
About 7,607 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 1385 over Little Elm Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1385 over Little Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.