US Bridges

FM 423 over Draw

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Lebanon RD · Structure no. 180610156702017

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30,955
2017 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 2012, so it is 13 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 30,955 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,270 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 423
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI S of Lebanon RD
RouteState Highway 423
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12268, -96.89137
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 2012, making it 13 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 423 over Draw carry?

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

How long is FM 423 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns FM 423 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.