SH 55 over Little Hackberry Creek
GoodEdwards County, Texas · 14.7 MI SE of US 377 · Structure no. 070700023502029
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 781
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 55 over Little Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 55 over Little Hackberry Creek in Edwards County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 781 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 55 over Little Hackberry Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 55 over Little Hackberry 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 55 over Little Hackberry Creek carry?
About 781 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.
How long is SH 55 over Little Hackberry Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SH 55 over Little Hackberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.