US Bridges

FM 1550 over Pickle Branch

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 4.6 MI W of SH 34 · Structure no. 010750148201007

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1550 over Pickle Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1550 over Pickle Branch in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 5 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1550
CrossesPickle Branch
Location4.6 MI W of SH 34
RouteState Highway 1550
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.48886, -96.01276
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2020)
Projected traffic340 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1550 over Pickle Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 1550 over Pickle Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1550 over Pickle Branch carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1550 over Pickle Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1550 over Pickle Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.