US Bridges

FM 580 over Road Hollow Creek

Good

Lampasas County, Texas · 5.4 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 231410103201020

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,542
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 580 over Road Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 580 over Road Hollow Creek in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,542 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 580
CrossesRoad Hollow Creek
Location5.4 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 580
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10953, -98.10944
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,542 (2020)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 580 over Road Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 580 over Road Hollow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 580 over Road Hollow Creek carry?

About 2,542 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 580 over Road Hollow Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns FM 580 over Road Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.