FM 561 over Weaver Creek
GoodBowie County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of FM 44 · Structure no. 190190033003008
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 573
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 561 over Weaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 561 over Weaver Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 573 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 561 over Weaver Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 561 over Weaver 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 561 over Weaver Creek carry?
About 573 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 561 over Weaver Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 561 over Weaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.