US Bridges

FM 423 NB over Stewart Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 3.05 MI N of SH 121 · Structure no. 180610156702021

Built
2015
10 years old
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 NB over Stewart Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 423 NB over Stewart Creek 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 22,701 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,600 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 423 NB
CrossesStewart Creek
Location3.05 MI N of SH 121
RouteState Highway 423
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10954, -96.89181
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,701 (2019)
Projected traffic77,600 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 NB over Stewart Creek built?

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

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

About 22,701 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 423 NB 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 54 ft wide.

Who owns FM 423 NB over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.