US Bridges

FM 563 over Redmond Creek

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 6.3 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 201460102302012

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,456
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 563 over Redmond Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 563 over Redmond Creek in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 50 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 3,456 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,430 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 563
CrossesRedmond Creek
Location6.3 MI S of US 90
RouteState Highway 563
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98531, -94.74094
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,456 (2020)
Projected traffic3,430 by 2033
Trucks4%
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 Redmond Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM 563 over Redmond Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 563 over Redmond Creek carry?

About 3,456 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 563 over Redmond Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FM 563 over Redmond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.