US Bridges

FM 565 over Hackberry Gully

Fair

Chambers County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of FM 3180 · Structure no. 200360102401015

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,247
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 565 over Hackberry Gully is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 565 over Hackberry Gully in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,247 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,130 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 565
CrossesHackberry Gully
Location0.5 MI NE of FM 3180
RouteState Highway 565
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80302, -94.84308
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,247 (2020)
Projected traffic6,130 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 565 over Hackberry Gully built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 565 over Hackberry Gully 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 565 over Hackberry Gully carry?

About 5,247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 565 over Hackberry Gully?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 565 over Hackberry Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.