US Bridges

FM 569 over Love Creek

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 2.05 MI SW of SH 206 · Structure no. 230680102601002

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 569 over Love Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 569 over Love Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 569
CrossesLove Creek
Location2.05 MI SW of SH 206
RouteState Highway 569
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32907, -99.03089
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 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 569 over Love Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 569 over Love 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 569 over Love Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 569 over Love Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 569 over Love Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.