US Bridges

FM 2449 over Drain

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610235202004

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,104
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2449 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2449 over Drain in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 39 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 3,104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFM 2449
CrossesDrain
Location0.15 MI W of FM 156
RouteState Highway 2449
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17965, -97.29056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,104 (2023)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 2449 over Drain built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is FM 2449 over Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2449 over Drain carry?

About 3,104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2449 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2449 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.