US Bridges

RM 2588 over Caddo Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of US 175 · Structure no. 101080265201001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
851
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2588 over Caddo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2588 over Caddo Creek in Henderson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 851 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 2588
CrossesCaddo Creek
Location0.4 MI S of US 175
RouteState Highway 2588
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.10616, -95.6787
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2020)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 RM 2588 over Caddo Creek built?

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

What condition is RM 2588 over Caddo 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 RM 2588 over Caddo Creek carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RM 2588 over Caddo Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2588 over Caddo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.