FM 570 over Colony Creek
FairEastland County, Texas · 1.65 MI E of FM 2461 · Structure no. 230680102701002
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 353
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 570 over Colony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 570 over Colony Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 353 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2038. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 570 over Colony Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 570 over Colony Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does FM 570 over Colony Creek carry?
About 353 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 570 over Colony Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 570 over Colony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.