FM 573 over Moore Creek

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Comanche County, Texas · 4.05 MI S of FM 590 · Structure no. 230470102904008

Built: 1961; 64 years old
Condition: Good; inspected August 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 28 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 174; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 573 over Moore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 573 over Moore Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 573

CrossesMoore Creek

Location4.05 MI S of FM 590

RouteState Highway 573

CountyComanche County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.80896, -98.63036

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionAugust 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

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

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)

Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)

Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)

Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2020)

Projected traffic260 by 2033

Trucks25%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency

Maintained byState Highway Agency

Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation

Work proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 573 over Moore Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 573 over Moore 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 573 over Moore Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 573 over Moore Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 573 over Moore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.