SP 557 WB over US 80 EB & UPRR
FairKaufman County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of FM 1392 · Structure no. 181300009504151
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 484 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SP 557 WB over US 80 EB & UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 557 WB over US 80 EB & UPRR in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 20,350 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,490 by 2042. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SP 557 WB over US 80 EB & UPRR built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SP 557 WB over US 80 EB & UPRR 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SP 557 WB over US 80 EB & UPRR carry?
About 20,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SP 557 WB over US 80 EB & UPRR?
The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SP 557 WB over US 80 EB & UPRR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.