US Bridges

CR 406/WELLSERV RD over Branch Denton Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of FM 1758 · Structure no. 031690AA0406001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 406/WELLSERV RD over Branch Denton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 406/WELLSERV RD over Branch Denton Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 406/WELLSERV RD
CrossesBranch Denton Creek
Location1.5 MI N of FM 1758
RouteCounty Highway 406
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57126, -97.75447
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 406/WELLSERV RD over Branch Denton Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 406/WELLSERV RD over Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 406/WELLSERV RD over Branch Denton Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 406/WELLSERV RD over Branch Denton Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 406/WELLSERV RD over Branch Denton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.