US Bridges

FM 576 over Hubbard Creek

Fair

Shackelford County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of US 283 · Structure no. 082090103105012

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 576 over Hubbard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 576 over Hubbard Creek in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 183 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 576
CrossesHubbard Creek
Location0.30 MI E of US 283
RouteState Highway 576
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54237, -99.31945
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Hubbard Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 576 over Hubbard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 576 over Hubbard Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 576 over Hubbard Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 576 over Hubbard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.