US Bridges

FM 1515 over KCS Railroad

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of IH 35W · Structure no. 180610195101003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,917
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1515 over KCS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1515 over KCS Railroad in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,917 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1515
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location0.05 MI W of IH 35W
RouteState Highway 1515
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20503, -97.16555
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,917 (2023)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1515 over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1515 over KCS Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1515 over KCS Railroad carry?

About 12,917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1515 over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1515 over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.