US Bridges

FM 148 SB over SP 557

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.55 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 181300049501158

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,376
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 148 SB over SP 557 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 148 SB 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 16,376 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,585 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 148 SB
CrossesSP 557
Location0.55 MI NW of IH 20
RouteState Highway 148
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72078, -96.31964
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,376 (2019)
Projected traffic5,585 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 FM 148 SB over SP 557 built?

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

What condition is FM 148 SB 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 FM 148 SB over SP 557 carry?

About 16,376 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 148 SB over SP 557?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 148 SB over SP 557?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.