US Bridges

FM1563 over Willowoak Crk

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.7 MI W JCT SH50&FM1563 · Structure no. 011170109703010

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM1563 over Willowoak Crk is a concrete slab carrying FM1563 over Willowoak Crk in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1951, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM1563
CrossesWillowoak Crk
Location0.7 MI W JCT SH50&FM1563
RouteState Highway 1563
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.31427, -95.92472
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2023)
Projected traffic227 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FM1563 over Willowoak Crk built?

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

What condition is FM1563 over Willowoak Crk 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 FM1563 over Willowoak Crk carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM1563 over Willowoak Crk?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM1563 over Willowoak Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.