US Bridges

FM 1567 over Running Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 2.13 MI E of FM 2560 · Structure no. 011130064105029

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
722
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1567 over Running Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1567 over Running Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2031. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 1567
CrossesRunning Creek
Location2.13 MI E of FM 2560
RouteState Highway 1567
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00955, -95.52724
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2020)
Projected traffic740 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Running Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1567 over Running 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 2025.

How much traffic does FM 1567 over Running Creek carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1567 over Running Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1567 over Running Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.