FM 581 over Kirby Creek
GoodLampasas County, Texas · 3.00 MI SW of US 190 · Structure no. 231410086706011
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 581 over Kirby Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 581 over Kirby 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Kirby Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 581 over Kirby 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 581 over Kirby Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 581 over Kirby Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 581 over Kirby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.