US Bridges

FM 455 over E Fk Trinity River Rel

FairPosted for load

Collin County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of FM 3356 · Structure no. 180430081604001

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,934
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 455 over E Fk Trinity River Rel is a concrete slab carrying FM 455 over E Fk Trinity River Rel in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,934 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 455
CrossesE Fk Trinity River Rel
Location0.35 MI W of FM 3356
RouteState Highway 455
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36019, -96.64229
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,934 (2022)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 455 over E Fk Trinity River Rel built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 455 over E Fk Trinity River Rel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 455 over E Fk Trinity River Rel carry?

About 1,934 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 455 over E Fk Trinity River Rel?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 455 over E Fk Trinity River Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.