FM 573 over Pompey Creek
GoodMills County, Texas · 3.00 MI S of FM 218 · Structure no. 231670102902003
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 156
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 573 over Pompey Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 573 over Pompey Creek in Mills County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 573 over Pompey Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 573 over Pompey 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 573 over Pompey Creek carry?
About 156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 573 over Pompey Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 573 over Pompey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.