US Bridges

FM 556 over Lilly Creek

Good

Camp County, Texas · 3.50 MI SW of FM 1519 · Structure no. 190320101901009

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,108
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 556 over Lilly Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 556 over Lilly Creek in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesFM 556
CrossesLilly Creek
Location3.50 MI SW of FM 1519
RouteState Highway 556
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92797, -95.01702
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,108 (2020)
Projected traffic1,590 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 556 over Lilly Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 556 over Lilly 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 556 over Lilly Creek carry?

About 1,108 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 556 over Lilly Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 556 over Lilly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.