US Bridges

Flower Mound DR over Drain

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Bruton Orand · Structure no. 180610E00370004

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,703
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flower Mound DR over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Flower Mound DR over Drain in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 16,703 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,700 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFlower Mound DR
CrossesDrain
Location0.5 MI W of Bruton Orand
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03038, -97.09832
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,703 (2022)
Projected traffic29,700 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Flower Mound DR over Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flower Mound DR 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 Flower Mound DR over Drain carry?

About 16,703 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Flower Mound DR over Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Flower Mound DR over Drain?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.