US Bridges

FM 720 over Harts Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of FM 423 · Structure no. 180610156701018

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,197
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 720 over Harts Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 720 over Harts Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 39,197 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,720 by 2031. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 720
CrossesHarts Branch
Location1.15 MI W of FM 423
RouteState Highway 720
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16858, -96.90919
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,197 (2022)
Projected traffic27,720 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 720 over Harts Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 720 over Harts 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 720 over Harts Branch carry?

About 39,197 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 720 over Harts Branch?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns FM 720 over Harts Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.