FM 585 over Jim Ned Creek
GoodBrown County, Texas · 3.50 MI S of FM 1850 · Structure no. 230250103501003
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 560 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 585 over Jim Ned Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 585 over Jim Ned Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 69 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2038. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 585 over Jim Ned Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is FM 585 over Jim Ned 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 585 over Jim Ned Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 585 over Jim Ned Creek?
The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 585 over Jim Ned Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.