US Bridges

FM 586 over Clear Creek Tributary

Good

Brown County, Texas · 1.50 MI NW of US 377 · Structure no. 230250102502006

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 586 over Clear Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying FM 586 over Clear Creek Tributary in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 586
CrossesClear Creek Tributary
Location1.50 MI NW of US 377
RouteState Highway 586
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54518, -99.11831
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2020)
Projected traffic434 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 586 over Clear Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 586 over Clear Creek Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 586 over Clear Creek Tributary carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 586 over Clear Creek Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 586 over Clear Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.