US Bridges

FM 455 WB over Throckmorton Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of US 75 · Structure no. 180430081604055

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,696
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 455 WB over Throckmorton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 455 WB over Throckmorton Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,696 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,042 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 455 WB
CrossesThrockmorton Creek
Location0.40 MI E of US 75
RouteState Highway 455
StateTexas
Coordinates33.34544, -96.58027
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,696 (2019)
Projected traffic12,042 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Throckmorton Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 455 WB over Throckmorton Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 455 WB over Throckmorton Creek carry?

About 8,696 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 455 WB over Throckmorton Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 455 WB over Throckmorton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.