US Bridges

FM1563 over Durham Br

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 9.4 MI E JCT SH11&FM1563 · Structure no. 011170109703009

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM1563 over Durham Br is a concrete culvert carrying FM1563 over Durham Br in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 74 years old, older 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesFM1563
CrossesDurham Br
Location9.4 MI E JCT SH11&FM1563
RouteState Highway 1563
StateTexas
Coordinates33.32184, -95.96652
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FM1563 over Durham Br built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM1563 over Durham Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM1563 over Durham Br carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM1563 over Durham Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM1563 over Durham Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.