FM1565 over Bear Pen Crk
FairHunt County, Texas · 0.3 MI N JCT SH276&FM1565 · Structure no. 011170149401003
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,686
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM1565 over Bear Pen Crk is a concrete slab carrying FM1565 over Bear Pen Crk in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,686 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2033. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM1565 over Bear Pen Crk built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM1565 over Bear Pen 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FM1565 over Bear Pen Crk carry?
About 3,686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM1565 over Bear Pen Crk?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM1565 over Bear Pen Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.