US Bridges

FM 571 over Leon River

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of FM 2214 · Structure no. 230680057001019

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 571 over Leon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 571 over Leon River in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 571
CrossesLeon River
Location1.50 MI S of FM 2214
RouteState Highway 571
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29751, -98.63772
Functional classRural Minor 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2020)
Projected traffic171 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 571 over Leon River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 571 over Leon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 571 over Leon River carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 571 over Leon River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 571 over Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.