US Bridges

FM 1567 over Birch Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 1.55 MI W of SH 154 · Structure no. 011130064104026

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1567 over Birch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1567 over Birch Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1567
CrossesBirch Creek
Location1.55 MI W of SH 154
RouteState Highway 1567
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9907, -95.62225
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2020)
Projected traffic430 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 1567 over Birch Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1567 over Birch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1567 over Birch Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1567 over Birch Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1567 over Birch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.