US Bridges

FM512 over Lytle Br

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 8.6 MI S JCT SH34&FM512 · Structure no. 011170057902001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM512 over Lytle Br is a concrete slab carrying FM512 over Lytle Br in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM512
CrossesLytle Br
Location8.6 MI S JCT SH34&FM512
RouteState Highway 512
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.28013, -96.00968
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2023)
Projected traffic430 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FM512 over Lytle Br built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM512 over Lytle Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM512 over Lytle Br carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM512 over Lytle Br?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM512 over Lytle Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.