US Bridges

FM 455 over Whites Creek Relief

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of FM 3356 · Structure no. 180430081604059

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,916
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 455 over Whites Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 455 over Whites Creek Relief in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,916 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,760 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 455
CrossesWhites Creek Relief
Location0.45 MI E of FM 3356
RouteState Highway 455
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36164, -96.62938
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,916 (2022)
Projected traffic8,760 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 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 Whites Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 455 over Whites Creek Relief 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 over Whites Creek Relief carry?

About 1,916 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 455 over Whites Creek Relief?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 455 over Whites Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.