US Bridges

FM 423 (main St) over Draw

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of SH 121 · Structure no. 180610156702023

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51,932
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 423 (main St) over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 423 (main St) over Draw in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 51,932 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,246 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 423 (main St)
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI N of SH 121
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08493, -96.89288
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,932 (2021)
Projected traffic87,246 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 (main St) over Draw built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 423 (main St) over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 423 (main St) over Draw carry?

About 51,932 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 423 (main St) over Draw?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns FM 423 (main St) over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.