US Bridges

FM 455 over Coopers Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.60 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 180610081602045

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,598
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 455 over Coopers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 455 over Coopers Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 69 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 6,598 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,570 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 455
CrossesCoopers Creek
Location1.60 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 455
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.37233, -97.15462
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,598 (2020)
Projected traffic6,570 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 455 over Coopers Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FM 455 over Coopers 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 455 over Coopers Creek carry?

About 6,598 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 455 over Coopers Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 455 over Coopers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.