US Bridges

FM 576 over Post Oak Creek

Good

Shackelford County, Texas · 1.00 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 082090103104016

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 576 over Post Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 576 over Post Oak Creek in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 576
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location1.00 MI NE of SH 6
RouteState Highway 576
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55894, -99.15698
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 576 over Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 576 over Post Oak 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 576 over Post Oak Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 576 over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 576 over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.