US Bridges

FM 565 over Trib Old River

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 2.1 MI North of IH 10 · Structure no. 200360102401443

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,351
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 565 over Trib Old River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 565 over Trib Old River in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,351 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 565
CrossesTrib Old River
Location2.1 MI North of IH 10
RouteState Highway 565
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85855, -94.81561
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,351 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Trib Old River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 565 over Trib Old River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 565 over Trib Old River carry?

About 5,351 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 565 over Trib Old River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 565 over Trib Old River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.