US Bridges

FM 1528 over Doctors Creek

Good

Delta County, Texas · 1.20 MI SW of FM 1880 · Structure no. 010600146304018

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,511
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1528 over Doctors Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1528 over Doctors Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,511 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1528
CrossesDoctors Creek
Location1.20 MI SW of FM 1880
RouteState Highway 1528
CountyDelta County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35328, -95.70705
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,511 (2023)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1528 over Doctors Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1528 over Doctors 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1528 over Doctors Creek carry?

About 1,511 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1528 over Doctors Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1528 over Doctors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.