FM 2581 over Dogwood Creek

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Archer County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of SH 25 · Structure no. 030050211301002

Built: 1961; 64 years old
Condition: Good; inspected December 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 45 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 120; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2581 over Dogwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2581 over Dogwood Creek in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2581

CrossesDogwood Creek

Location1.8 MI S of SH 25

RouteState Highway 2581

CountyArcher County

StateTexas

Coordinates33.56104, -98.58899

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionDecember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourScour evaluation has not been made

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadOther

Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)

Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)

Projected traffic180 by 2040

Trucks37%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2581 over Dogwood Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2581 over Dogwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2581 over Dogwood Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is FM 2581 over Dogwood Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2581 over Dogwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.