FM 557 over Prairie Creek
FairCamp County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of FM 1975 · Structure no. 190320101902008
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 612
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 557 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 557 over Prairie Creek in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 557 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 557 over Prairie 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 Prairie Creek carry?
About 612 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 557 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 557 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.