US Bridges

FM 407 over Trail Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 2.70 MI W of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610156802070

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,313
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 407 over Trail Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 407 over Trail Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,313 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,330 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 407
CrossesTrail Creek
Location2.70 MI W of FM 156
RouteState Highway 407
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.0877, -97.3427
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 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 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 407 over Trail Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 407 over Trail 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 407 over Trail Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 407 over Trail Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FM 407 over Trail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.