US Bridges

FM 1569 over W Fork Briar Br

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 5.2 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 011170149301003

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1569 over W Fork Briar Br is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1569 over W Fork Briar Br in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 73 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFM 1569
CrossesW Fork Briar Br
Location5.2 MI W of US 69
RouteState Highway 1569
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18808, -96.19995
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2020)
Projected traffic460 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 FM 1569 over W Fork Briar Br built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is FM 1569 over W Fork Briar 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 FM 1569 over W Fork Briar Br carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1569 over W Fork Briar Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 1569 over W Fork Briar Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.