FM 55 over Draw
FairEllis County, Texas · 1.80 MI SE of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710145102006
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 55 over Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 55 over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 55 over Draw built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 55 over Draw 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FM 55 over Draw carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 55 over Draw?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 55 over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.