SH 55 over Camp Wood Creek
FairReal County, Texas · 2.70 MI S of Edwards C/L · Structure no. 071930023503017
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 297 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,503
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 55 over Camp Wood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 55 over Camp Wood Creek in Real County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 68 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 1,503 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,637 by 2038. The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 55 over Camp Wood Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is SH 55 over Camp Wood 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 55 over Camp Wood Creek carry?
About 1,503 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is SH 55 over Camp Wood Creek?
The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 55 over Camp Wood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.