US Bridges

FM 455 over Coles Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 10.7 Mi. SE of US 377 · Structure no. 180430081604194

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,249
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 455 over Coles Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 455 over Coles Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,249 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,549 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 455
CrossesColes Branch
Location10.7 Mi. SE of US 377
RouteState Highway 455
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.32843, -96.81001
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,249 (2022)
Projected traffic4,549 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 455 over Coles Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 455 over Coles Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 455 over Coles Branch carry?

About 3,249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 455 over Coles Branch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 455 over Coles Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.