US Bridges

FM 455 over Draw

Good

Denton County, Texas · 2.25 MI W of FM 2450 · Structure no. 180610081602023

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 455 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 455 over Draw in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 74 years old, older 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 455
CrossesDraw
Location2.25 MI W of FM 2450
RouteState Highway 455
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35785, -97.28308
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2022)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 455 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is FM 455 over Draw 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 455 over Draw carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 455 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 455 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.