FM 590 over Blanket Creek
GoodBrown County, Texas · 2.45 MI NE of US 84 · Structure no. 230250103402003
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 307
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 590 over Blanket Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 590 over Blanket Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 590 over Blanket Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 590 over Blanket 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FM 590 over Blanket Creek carry?
About 307 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 590 over Blanket Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 590 over Blanket Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.