US Bridges

FM 455 over Honey Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 5.80 MI E of SH 289 · Structure no. 180430081604196

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,038
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 455 over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 455 over Honey Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,038 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,913 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 455
CrossesHoney Creek
Location5.80 MI E of SH 289
RouteState Highway 455
StateTexas
Coordinates33.34479, -96.70102
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,038 (2021)
Projected traffic3,913 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 455 over Honey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 455 over Honey Creek carry?

About 2,038 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 455 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 455 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.