US Bridges

FM 1586 over Mule Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.45 MI NW of US 183 · Structure no. 130900150901001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1586 over Mule Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1586 over Mule Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1586
CrossesMule Creek
Location0.45 MI NW of US 183
RouteState Highway 1586
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6018, -97.55979
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1586 over Mule Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1586 over Mule 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1586 over Mule Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 1586 over Mule Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1586 over Mule Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.