FM 515 over Lake Fork Crk (lk Fork)
FairWood County, Texas · 3.75 MI W of SH 154 · Structure no. 102500065703012
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 4,700 ft
- 47 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,464
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 515 over Lake Fork Crk (lk Fork) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 515 over Lake Fork Crk (lk Fork) in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,464 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2033. The structure is 4,700 ft (1,432.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 515 over Lake Fork Crk (lk Fork) built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 515 over Lake Fork Crk (lk Fork) 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM 515 over Lake Fork Crk (lk Fork) carry?
About 3,464 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 515 over Lake Fork Crk (lk Fork)?
The structure is 4,700 ft (1,432.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 515 over Lake Fork Crk (lk Fork)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.