US Bridges

FM 407 over Curry Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 3.00 MI W of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610156802001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,313
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 407 over Curry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 407 over Curry Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 4,313 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,330 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 407
CrossesCurry Branch
Location3.00 MI W of FM 156
RouteState Highway 407
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08771, -97.34872
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,313 (2022)
Projected traffic5,330 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 407 over Curry Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 407 over Curry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 407 over Curry Branch carry?

About 4,313 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 407 over Curry Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 407 over Curry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.