SH 550 NB over FM 1847
GoodCameron County, Texas · 3.4 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 210310068401250
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 378 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 550 NB over FM 1847 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 550 NB over FM 1847 in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2037. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 550 NB over FM 1847 built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 550 NB over FM 1847 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 SH 550 NB over FM 1847 carry?
About 13,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 550 NB over FM 1847?
The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SH 550 NB over FM 1847?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.