US Bridges

FM 148 NB over Spur 557

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 181300049501389

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,978
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 148 NB over Spur 557 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 148 NB over Spur 557 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,978 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,169 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 148 NB
CrossesSpur 557
Location0.5 MI NE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 148
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7208, -96.31953
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,978 (2022)
Projected traffic11,169 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 148 NB over Spur 557 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 148 NB over Spur 557 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 148 NB over Spur 557 carry?

About 7,978 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 148 NB over Spur 557?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FM 148 NB over Spur 557?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.