US Bridges

FM 423 over Draw

Good

Denton County, Texas · 2.45 Mi. S of US 380 · Structure no. 180610131502010

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,119
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 423 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 423 over Draw in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 48,119 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,610 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 423
CrossesDraw
Location2.45 Mi. S of US 380
RouteState Highway 423
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18411, -96.88715
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,119 (2023)
Projected traffic29,610 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 423 over Draw built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 423 over Draw 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 423 over Draw carry?

About 48,119 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 423 over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns FM 423 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.