US Bridges

FM1566 over Horse Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.9 MI E JCT SH34&FM1566 · Structure no. 011170149502001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM1566 over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM1566 over Horse Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFM1566
CrossesHorse Creek
Location0.9 MI E JCT SH34&FM1566
RouteState Highway 1566
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.25092, -96.0866
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic313 (2020)
Projected traffic410 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 FM1566 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM1566 over Horse 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 FM1566 over Horse Creek carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM1566 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM1566 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.