US Bridges

FM 1567 over Lake Fork Crk

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Hunt County, Texas · 3.3 M E JCT US 69 · Structure no. 011170064102027

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1567 over Lake Fork Crk is a concrete other carrying FM 1567 over Lake Fork Crk in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1567
CrossesLake Fork Crk
Location3.3 M E JCT US 69
RouteState Highway 1567
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01475, -95.90964
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2020)
Projected traffic870 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lake Fork Crk built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1567 over Lake Fork Crk 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 Lake Fork Crk carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1567 over Lake Fork Crk?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1567 over Lake Fork Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.