US Bridges

FM 1501 over Brushy Creek

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of FM 1503 · Structure no. 011390129201005

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1501 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1501 over Brushy Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1501
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.75 MI W of FM 1503
RouteState Highway 1501
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52272, -95.33937
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2019)
Projected traffic218 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 FM 1501 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1501 over Brushy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1501 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1501 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1501 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.