US Bridges

FM 407 over US 81/287

Good

Wise County, Texas · 3.2 MI N of SH 114 · Structure no. 022490001308069

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,069
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 407 over US 81/287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 407 over US 81/287 in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,069 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2031. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesFM 407
CrossesUS 81/287
Location3.2 MI N of SH 114
RouteState Highway 407
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1001, -97.47131
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,069 (2023)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 407 over US 81/287 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 407 over US 81/287 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 407 over US 81/287 carry?

About 6,069 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 407 over US 81/287?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 407 over US 81/287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.