US Bridges

FM 575 over North Bennett Creek

Good

Mills County, Texas · 3.75 MI N of FM 2005 · Structure no. 231670103001001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 575 over North Bennett Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 575 over North Bennett Creek in Mills County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 575
CrossesNorth Bennett Creek
Location3.75 MI N of FM 2005
RouteState Highway 575
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54525, -98.47724
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2020)
Projected traffic231 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 575 over North Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 575 over North Bennett 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 575 over North Bennett Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 575 over North Bennett Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 575 over North Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.