US Bridges

FM 2580 over Robinson Creek

Good

Hood County, Texas · 2.8 Mi. N. of FM 4 · Structure no. 021120160103060

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,972
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2580 over Robinson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2580 over Robinson Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 3,972 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFM 2580
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location2.8 Mi. N. of FM 4
RouteState Highway 2580
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50243, -97.85031
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,972 (2023)
Projected traffic3,880 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2580 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2580 over Robinson 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2580 over Robinson Creek carry?

About 3,972 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2580 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2580 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.