US Bridges

FM 560 over Black Bottom Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 3.50 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 190190102101008

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 560 over Black Bottom Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 560 over Black Bottom Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 560
CrossesBlack Bottom Creek
Location3.50 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 560
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52446, -94.28916
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 560 over Black Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 560 over Black Bottom 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 560 over Black Bottom Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 560 over Black Bottom Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 560 over Black Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.