US Bridges

FM 2449 over Denton Creek Relief

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 3.75 MI W of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610235202003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2449 over Denton Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2449 over Denton Creek Relief 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 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 2449
CrossesDenton Creek Relief
Location3.75 MI W of FM 156
RouteState Highway 2449
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17406, -97.35011
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2019)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2449 over Denton Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2449 over Denton Creek Relief 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2449 over Denton Creek Relief carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FM 2449 over Denton Creek Relief?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2449 over Denton Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.