US Bridges

FM 2552 over IH 20

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 1.65 MI NE of SH 171 · Structure no. 021840031407050

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,528
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2552 over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2552 over IH 20 in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 57 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 11,528 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,810 by 2033. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2552
CrossesIH 20
Location1.65 MI NE of SH 171
RouteState Highway 2552
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73727, -97.76279
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,528 (2023)
Projected traffic14,810 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FM 2552 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FM 2552 over IH 20 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2552 over IH 20 carry?

About 11,528 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 2552 over IH 20?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2552 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.