US Bridges

FM 423 over Hackberry Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 5.10 MI N of SH 121 · Structure no. 180610156702005

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30,955
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 423 over Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 423 over Hackberry Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 30,955 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,270 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 423
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location5.10 MI N of SH 121
RouteState Highway 423
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1393, -96.89058
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 evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic30,955 (2017)
Projected traffic36,270 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 423 over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FM 423 over Hackberry Creek 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 Hackberry Creek carry?

About 30,955 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 423 over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 423 over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.