US Bridges

FM 455 over E Fork Trinity River

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of FM 3356 · Structure no. 180430081604053

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,934
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 455 over E Fork Trinity River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 455 over E Fork Trinity River in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,934 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 455
CrossesE Fork Trinity River
Location0.25 MI W of FM 3356
RouteState Highway 455
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36025, -96.64034
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 455 over E Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 455 over E Fork Trinity River 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 Fork Trinity River carry?

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

How long is FM 455 over E Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 455 over E Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.