US Bridges

FM 1830 over Loving Spring Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of FM 407E · Structure no. 180610178501010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1830 over Loving Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1830 over Loving Spring Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,980 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1830
CrossesLoving Spring Branch
Location0.10 MI N of FM 407E
RouteState Highway 1830
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10673, -97.13981
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,980 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1830 over Loving Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1830 over Loving Spring 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1830 over Loving Spring Branch carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 1830 over Loving Spring Branch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1830 over Loving Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.