FM 573 over Pecan Bayou
GoodMills County, Texas · 5.91 MI SW of US 84 · Structure no. 231670102903009
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 310 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 573 over Pecan Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 573 over Pecan Bayou in Mills County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2038. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 573 over Pecan Bayou built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 573 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 573 over Pecan Bayou carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 573 over Pecan Bayou?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 573 over Pecan Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.