US Bridges

FM 580 over Lucy Creek

Fair

Lampasas County, Texas · 7.25 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 231410103201021

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,542
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 580 over Lucy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 580 over Lucy 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 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 2,542 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2033. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 580
CrossesLucy Creek
Location7.25 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 580
CountyLampasas County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11659, -98.079
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 Lucy Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 580 over Lucy 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 Lucy Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 580 over Lucy Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 580 over Lucy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.