US Bridges

Las Lomas Pkwy over SP 557

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.10 MI SE of US 80 · Structure no. 181300049501157

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Lomas Pkwy over SP 557 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Las Lomas Pkwy over SP 557 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLas Lomas Pkwy
CrossesSP 557
Location1.10 MI SE of US 80
RouteCity Street 305
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72996, -96.34019
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Las Lomas Pkwy over SP 557 built?

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

What condition is Las Lomas Pkwy over SP 557 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 Las Lomas Pkwy over SP 557 carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Las Lomas Pkwy over SP 557?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Las Lomas Pkwy over SP 557?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.