US Bridges

FM 455 over Culp Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 5.55 MI SE of IH 35 · Structure no. 180610081602052

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,673
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 455 over Culp Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 455 over Culp Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,673 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 455
CrossesCulp Branch
Location5.55 MI SE of IH 35
RouteState Highway 455
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35385, -97.09764
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,673 (2022)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Culp Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 455 over Culp Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 455 over Culp Branch carry?

About 2,673 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 455 over Culp Branch?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 455 over Culp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.