US Bridges

FM 578 over Turner Branch

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of US 183 · Structure no. 232150103101017

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 578 over Turner Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 578 over Turner Branch in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 98 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 578
CrossesTurner Branch
Location0.75 MI N of US 183
RouteState Highway 578
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81482, -98.90654
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 578 over Turner Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FM 578 over Turner 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 578 over Turner Branch carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FM 578 over Turner Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 578 over Turner Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.