US Bridges

FM 576 over Hog Branch

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 5.1 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 232150010704011

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 576 over Hog Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 576 over Hog Branch in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 76 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 576
CrossesHog Branch
Location5.1 MI W of US 183
RouteState Highway 576
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66861, -98.98651
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Hog Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is FM 576 over Hog Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 576 over Hog Branch carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 576 over Hog Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FM 576 over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.