FM 2449 over Denton Creek
FairDenton County, Texas · 3.85 MI W of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610235202002
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 355 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2449 over Denton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2449 over Denton Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2449 over Denton Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2449 over Denton Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 2449 over Denton Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is FM 2449 over Denton Creek?
The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2449 over Denton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.