US Bridges

FM 563 over Shiloh Creek

PoorPosted for load

Liberty County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of FM 770 · Structure no. 201460102302005

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,278
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 563 over Shiloh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 563 over Shiloh Creek in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,278 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 563
CrossesShiloh Creek
Location0.1 MI NW of FM 770
RouteState Highway 563
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94943, -94.70945
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,278 (2022)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 563 over Shiloh Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FM 563 over Shiloh Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 563 over Shiloh Creek carry?

About 2,278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 563 over Shiloh Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 563 over Shiloh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.