FM 1565 over Dry Creek
GoodKaufman County, Texas · 1.45 MI NW of FM 986 · Structure no. 181300149402162
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1565 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 1565 over Dry Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1565 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1565 over Dry Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1565 over Dry Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 1565 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1565 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.