US Bridges

Lp 500 over BNSF RR & CR 2050

Good

Shelby County, Texas · 1.50 MI NE of US 96 · Structure no. 112100331501001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 500 over BNSF RR & CR 2050 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 500 over BNSF RR & CR 2050 in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,331 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 500
CrossesBNSF RR & CR 2050
Location1.50 MI NE of US 96
RouteState Highway 500
CountyShelby County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77789, -94.16076
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2023)
Projected traffic6,331 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 500 over BNSF RR & CR 2050 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 500 over BNSF RR & CR 2050 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Lp 500 over BNSF RR & CR 2050 carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lp 500 over BNSF RR & CR 2050?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 500 over BNSF RR & CR 2050?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.