FM 1550
Carrying FM 1550 over PICKLE CREEK
4.8 MI W OF SH 34, Fannin, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FM 1550
The FM 1550 bridge in Fannin, Texas carries FM 1550 over PICKLE CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 206 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FM 1550 compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.1 m (59 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 206 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 010750148201006
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FM 1550 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FM 1550 against other structures in Fannin and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FM 1550?
FM 1550 in Fannin, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FM 1550 inspected?
FM 1550's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 206 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FM 1550 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FM 1550?
FM 1550 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FM 1550?
FM 1550 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FM 1550 and does age affect safety?
FM 1550 was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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