US Bridges

FM 573 over Farmers Creek

Good

Mills County, Texas · 0.32 MI SW US 84 Int · Structure no. 231670102903004

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
534
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 573 over Farmers Creek is a masonry culvert carrying FM 573 over Farmers Creek in Mills County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 573
CrossesFarmers Creek
Location0.32 MI SW US 84 Int
RouteState Highway 573
CountyMills County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55535, -98.66704
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic534 (2020)
Projected traffic704 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 573 over Farmers Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FM 573 over Farmers 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 Farmers Creek carry?

About 534 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 573 over Farmers Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 573 over Farmers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.