US Bridges

SP 557 WB over Lawrence Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.70 MI SE of US 80 EB · Structure no. 181300049501155

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,351
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 557 WB over Lawrence Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SP 557 WB over Lawrence Creek 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 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 20,351 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,491 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSP 557 WB
CrossesLawrence Creek
Location0.70 MI SE of US 80 EB
RouteState Highway 557
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73335, -96.34626
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,351 (2022)
Projected traffic28,491 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SP 557 WB over Lawrence Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 557 WB over Lawrence 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SP 557 WB over Lawrence Creek carry?

About 20,351 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SP 557 WB over Lawrence Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SP 557 WB over Lawrence Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.