US Bridges

FM 580 over Fall Creek

Fair

Lampasas County, Texas · 7.6 MI N of FM 2313 · Structure no. 231410103201006

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
633
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 580 over Fall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 580 over Fall Creek in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 74 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFM 580
CrossesFall Creek
Location7.6 MI N of FM 2313
RouteState Highway 580
StateTexas
Coordinates31.19695, -98.02771
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2020)
Projected traffic610 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is FM 580 over Fall 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 580 over Fall Creek carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 580 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 580 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.