FM 556 over Little Cypress Creek
FairUpshur County, Texas · 2.00 MI N of FM 852 · Structure no. 192300203001001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 252
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 556 over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 556 over Little Cypress Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 FM 556 over Little Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 556 over Little Cypress 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 Little Cypress Creek carry?
About 252 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 556 over Little Cypress Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 556 over Little Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.