US Bridges

FM 410 over Ford Creek

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 11.7 MI N of FM 195 · Structure no. 011940170501005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 410 over Ford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 410 over Ford Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 410
CrossesFord Creek
Location11.7 MI N of FM 195
RouteState Highway 410
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.93742, -95.21858
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 410 over Ford Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 410 over Ford 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 410 over Ford Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 410 over Ford Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 410 over Ford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.