US Bridges

FM 557 over Little Creek

Fair

Camp County, Texas · 6.00 MI E of FM 1975 · Structure no. 190320101902007

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
452
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 557 over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 557 over Little Creek in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 1956, 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 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 557
CrossesLittle Creek
Location6.00 MI E of FM 1975
RouteState Highway 557
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90414, -94.75902
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2020)
Projected traffic680 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 557 over Little Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 557 over Little Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 557 over Little Creek carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 557 over Little Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 557 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.