FM 578 over Clear Fork Brazos River
FairStephens County, Texas · 7.0 MI N of US 183 · Structure no. 232150103101011
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 351 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 213
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 578 over Clear Fork Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 578 over Clear Fork Brazos River in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 578 over Clear Fork Brazos River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 578 over Clear Fork Brazos River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM 578 over Clear Fork Brazos River carry?
About 213 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is FM 578 over Clear Fork Brazos River?
The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 578 over Clear Fork Brazos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.