US Bridges

FM 2578 over Little Brushy Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.30 MI NE of FM 987 · Structure no. 181300255501002

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,184
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2578 over Little Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2578 over Little Brushy Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 59 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 2,184 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,653 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2578
CrossesLittle Brushy Creek
Location0.30 MI NE of FM 987
RouteState Highway 2578
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66204, -96.34216
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,184 (2023)
Projected traffic2,653 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2578 over Little Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is FM 2578 over Little Brushy 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 2578 over Little Brushy Creek carry?

About 2,184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2578 over Little Brushy Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2578 over Little Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.