US Bridges

FM 2580 over Brazos Riv/E El Camino R

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 8.5 MI N of FM 4 · Structure no. 021840160102008

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
758 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,066
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2580 over Brazos Riv/E El Camino R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2580 over Brazos Riv/E El Camino R in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,066 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2033. The structure is 758 ft (231 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 2580
CrossesBrazos Riv/E El Camino R
Location8.5 MI N of FM 4
RouteState Highway 2580
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57613, -97.8215
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length758 ft (231 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,066 (2023)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 2580 over Brazos Riv/E El Camino R built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2580 over Brazos Riv/E El Camino R 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2580 over Brazos Riv/E El Camino R carry?

About 3,066 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2580 over Brazos Riv/E El Camino R?

The structure is 758 ft (231 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2580 over Brazos Riv/E El Camino R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.