CR 550 over Blanket Creek
GoodMills County, Texas · 1.80 MI W Off FM 573 · Structure no. 231670AA0119002
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550 over Blanket Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550 over Blanket Creek in Mills County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550 over Blanket Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 550 over Blanket Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does CR 550 over Blanket Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 550 over Blanket Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550 over Blanket Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.