US Bridges

FM 574 over Pecan Bayou

Good

Mills County, Texas · 7.53 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 231670102801014

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 574 over Pecan Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 574 over Pecan Bayou in Mills County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2040. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFM 574
CrossesPecan Bayou
Location7.53 MI W of US 183
RouteState Highway 574
StateTexas
Coordinates31.45534, -98.69864
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2020)
Projected traffic609 by 2040
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 574 over Pecan Bayou built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 574 over Pecan Bayou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 574 over Pecan Bayou carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 574 over Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 574 over Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.