FM 550 over Long Branch Creek
GoodRockwall County, Texas · 2.08 MI E of FM 549 · Structure no. 181990101403389
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,198
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 550 over Long Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 550 over Long Branch Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,810 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 550 over Long Branch Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 550 over Long Branch 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 550 over Long Branch Creek carry?
About 2,198 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 550 over Long Branch Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 550 over Long Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.