FM 561 over Ward Creek

Fair Condition72 years old346 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBowie
Location1.20 Mi W Of FM 44
CarriesFM 561
CrossesWard Creek
Coordinates33.36896, -94.61635

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Width35.4 ft (10.8 m)
Deck Area141.5 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1954

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic346 (2023)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number190190191801001

Nearby Bridges

IH 30 over Ward Creek 0.5 mi Fair FM 561 over IH 30 0.9 mi Good FM 44 over IH 30 1.4 mi Fair FM 561 over Weaver Creek 1.5 mi Good IH 30 WB over Blythe Creek 1.6 mi Fair IH 30 EB over Blythe Creek 1.6 mi Fair FM 561 over Blythe Creek 1.7 mi Fair IH 30 EB over Weaver Creek Relief 2.4 mi Fair IH 30 WB over Weaver Creek Relief 2.4 mi Fair IH 30 EB over Weaver Creek 2.5 mi Good