US Bridges

FM 1567 over Elm Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 011130064104015

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
692
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1567 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1567 over Elm Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 692 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1567
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.40 MI E of SH 19
RouteState Highway 1567
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02237, -95.68983
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1567 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1567 over Elm 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1567 over Elm Creek carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1567 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1567 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.