US Bridges

FM 570 over Jim Neal Branch

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 2.75 MI E of FM 2461 · Structure no. 230680102701004

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 570 over Jim Neal Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 570 over Jim Neal Branch in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 570
CrossesJim Neal Branch
Location2.75 MI E of FM 2461
RouteState Highway 570
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38901, -98.64974
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2020)
Projected traffic334 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 570 over Jim Neal Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 570 over Jim Neal Branch 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 Jim Neal Branch carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 570 over Jim Neal Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 570 over Jim Neal Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.