US Bridges

FM 556 over South Lilly Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 2.60 MI N of FM 2088 · Structure no. 192300101904006

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 556 over South Lilly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 556 over South Lilly Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 556
CrossesSouth Lilly Creek
Location2.60 MI N of FM 2088
RouteState Highway 556
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89357, -95.05091
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 556 over South Lilly Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 556 over South Lilly 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 556 over South Lilly Creek carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 556 over South Lilly Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 556 over South Lilly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.