FM 563 over Anahuac Ditch
GoodChambers County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of SH 61 · Structure no. 200360024205013
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,902
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 563 over Anahuac Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 563 over Anahuac Ditch in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,902 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,270 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 563 over Anahuac Ditch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 563 over Anahuac Ditch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 563 over Anahuac Ditch carry?
About 1,902 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 563 over Anahuac Ditch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 563 over Anahuac Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.