US Bridges

FM 1584 over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

Borden County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of FM 1584 · Structure no. 080170150301001

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1584 over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1584 over Rattlesnake Creek in Borden County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 72 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1584
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location1.9 MI S of FM 1584
RouteState Highway 1584
CountyBorden County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53818, -101.57494
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 1584 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is FM 1584 over Rattlesnake Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1584 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 1584 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1584 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.