US Bridges

Ss 1570 over Block Branch Relief

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW of SH 66 · Structure no. 011170265902001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ss 1570 over Block Branch Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ss 1570 over Block Branch Relief in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesSs 1570
CrossesBlock Branch Relief
Location0.25 MI NW of SH 66
RouteState Highway 1570
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11389, -96.16478
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2008)
Projected traffic1 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ss 1570 over Block Branch Relief built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ss 1570 over Block Branch Relief 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ss 1570 over Block Branch Relief carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ss 1570 over Block Branch Relief?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Ss 1570 over Block Branch Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.