FM 558 over Howard Creek
GoodBowie County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of SH 93 · Structure no. 190190094502014
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,080
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 558 over Howard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 558 over Howard Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,912 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 558 over Howard Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 558 over Howard 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 558 over Howard Creek carry?
About 2,080 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 558 over Howard Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns FM 558 over Howard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.