US Bridges

FM 1564 over Drain

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 1.6 MI W JCT SH34&FM1564 · Structure no. 011170314501002

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,209
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1564 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1564 over Drain in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1564
CrossesDrain
Location1.6 MI W JCT SH34&FM1564
RouteState Highway 1564
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01292, -96.13514
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2020)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 FM 1564 over Drain built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1564 over Drain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1564 over Drain carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1564 over Drain?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1564 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.