US Bridges

FM 580 over Mcanelly Creek

Good

Lampasas County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of FM 581 · Structure no. 231410023115048

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 580 over Mcanelly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 580 over Mcanelly Creek in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 72 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 580
CrossesMcanelly Creek
Location0.85 MI E of FM 581
RouteState Highway 580
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12621, -98.47926
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2020)
Projected traffic393 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 580 over Mcanelly Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 580 over Mcanelly 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 580 over Mcanelly Creek carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 580 over Mcanelly Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 580 over Mcanelly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.