US Bridges

FM 423 over Office Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of SH 121 · Structure no. 180610156702024

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49,600
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 423 over Office Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 423 over Office Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 49,600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,600 by 2027. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 423
CrossesOffice Branch
Location0.45 MI N of SH 121
RouteState Highway 423
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07171, -96.89237
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic49,600 (2007)
Projected traffic77,600 by 2027
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over Office Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 423 over Office Branch 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 Office Branch carry?

About 49,600 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 423 over Office Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 423 over Office Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.