US Bridges

FM 455 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 180430081604030

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,409
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 455 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 455 over Hurricane Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,409 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,760 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 455
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.40 MI W of US 75
RouteState Highway 455
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.34527, -96.61037
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,409 (2022)
Projected traffic8,760 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 455 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 455 over Hurricane 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 455 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 3,409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 455 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 455 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.