FM 581 over Salt Creek
FairLampasas County, Texas · 2.80 MI SW of US 190 · Structure no. 231410086706010
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 343
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 581 over Salt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 581 over Salt Creek in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 343 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 581 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 581 over Salt 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM 581 over Salt Creek carry?
About 343 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM 581 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 581 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.