US Bridges

FM 1550 over Baker Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of FM 904 · Structure no. 010750148202011

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
375 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1550 over Baker Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1550 over Baker Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 431 by 2042. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1550
CrossesBaker Creek
Location1.4 MI W of FM 904
RouteState Highway 1550
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.48692, -95.89989
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2023)
Projected traffic431 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1550 over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1550 over Baker 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1550 over Baker Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1550 over Baker Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1550 over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.