FM 1550 over Brushy Creek
FairFannin County, Texas · 5.9 MI W of SH 34 · Structure no. 010750148201012
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 234
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1550 over Brushy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1550 over Brushy Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1550 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1550 over Brushy 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1550 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 1550 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1550 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.