US Bridges

FM 407 over Loving Spring Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 4.50 MI SE of US 377 · Structure no. 180610178501011

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
92 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,333
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 407 over Loving Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 407 over Loving Spring Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 19,333 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,980 by 2031. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 407
CrossesLoving Spring Branch
Location4.50 MI SE of US 377
RouteState Highway 407
StateTexas
Coordinates33.0892, -97.13117
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 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 traffic19,333 (2022)
Projected traffic14,980 by 2031
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Loving Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 407 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 407 over Loving Spring Branch carry?

About 19,333 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 407 over Loving Spring Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 407 over Loving Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.