US Bridges

FM 1581 over Leona River Slough

Good

Frio County, Texas · 2.60 MI NE of FM 117 · Structure no. 150830149901004

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,953
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1581 over Leona River Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1581 over Leona River Slough in Frio 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 1,953 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1581
CrossesLeona River Slough
Location2.60 MI NE of FM 117
RouteState Highway 1581
StateTexas
Coordinates28.79494, -99.23803
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,953 (2020)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1581 over Leona River Slough built?

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

What condition is FM 1581 over Leona River Slough 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1581 over Leona River Slough carry?

About 1,953 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1581 over Leona River Slough?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1581 over Leona River Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.