FM 55 over Richland Creek
FairNavarro County, Texas · 2.05 MI NW of FM 709 · Structure no. 181750016208083
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 252
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 55 over Richland Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 55 over Richland Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 55 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 55 over Richland 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM 55 over Richland Creek carry?
About 252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 55 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 55 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.