US Bridges

FM 1569 over East Caddo Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 5.9 MI W JCT US69&FM1569 · Structure no. 011170149301007

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1569 over East Caddo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1569 over East Caddo Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1569
CrossesEast Caddo Creek
Location5.9 MI W JCT US69&FM1569
RouteState Highway 1569
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.188, -96.21247
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
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 loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 1569 over East Caddo Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1569 over East Caddo Creek 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 East Caddo Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 1569 over East Caddo Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1569 over East Caddo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.