FM 1568 over Dunbar Creek
FairHunt County, Texas · 1.6MI Sjct SH50/24&FM1568 · Structure no. 011170149701002
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,092
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1568 over Dunbar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1568 over Dunbar Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FM 1568 over Dunbar Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1568 over Dunbar 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1568 over Dunbar Creek carry?
About 1,092 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 1568 over Dunbar Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1568 over Dunbar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.