US Bridges

CR 580 (26400) over Ghost Creek

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of FM 137 · Structure no. 011390AA0580001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 580 (26400) over Ghost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 580 (26400) over Ghost Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 580 (26400)
CrossesGhost Creek
Location0.8 MI W of FM 137
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55019, -95.82566
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 580 (26400) over Ghost Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 580 (26400) over Ghost 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 580 (26400) over Ghost Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 580 (26400) over Ghost Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 580 (26400) over Ghost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.