US Bridges

FM1565 over Sabine Riv.

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Hunt County, Texas · 1.3 MI S JCT SH276&FM1565 · Structure no. 011170149401004

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,035
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM1565 over Sabine Riv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM1565 over Sabine Riv. 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 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 3,035 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM1565
CrossesSabine Riv.
Location1.3 MI S JCT SH276&FM1565
RouteState Highway 1565
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89779, -96.25317
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,035 (2020)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM1565 over Sabine Riv. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM1565 over Sabine Riv. 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM1565 over Sabine Riv. carry?

About 3,035 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM1565 over Sabine Riv.?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM1565 over Sabine Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.