US Bridges

CR 3455 over Coon Creek

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 0.5 MI NW of FM 56 · Structure no. 090180AA0167001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3455 over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 3455 over Coon Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2036. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3455
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.5 MI NW of FM 56
RouteCounty Highway 3455
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82554, -97.39077
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2036
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3455 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3455 over Coon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3455 over Coon Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 3455 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3455 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.