US Bridges

FM 423 SB over Stewart Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 3.05 MI N of SH 121 · Structure no. 180610156702009

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,701
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 423 SB over Stewart Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 423 SB over Stewart Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 38 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 22,701 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,270 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 423 SB
CrossesStewart Creek
Location3.05 MI N of SH 121
RouteState Highway 423
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10953, -96.89204
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,701 (2019)
Projected traffic36,270 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 423 SB over Stewart Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 423 SB over Stewart 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 SB over Stewart Creek carry?

About 22,701 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 423 SB over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FM 423 SB over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.