SH 55 over Ranch Creek
GoodReal County, Texas · 6.10 MI S of Edwards C/L · Structure no. 071930023503023
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,875
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 55 over Ranch Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 55 over Ranch Creek in Real County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,705 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ranch Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 55 over Ranch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 55 over Ranch Creek carry?
About 1,875 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is SH 55 over Ranch Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 55 over Ranch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.