US Bridges

FM 2590 over Spring Draw

FairPosted for load

Randall County, Texas · 3.7 MI N of US 60 · Structure no. 041910261401001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,541
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2590 over Spring Draw is a steel arch - deck carrying FM 2590 over Spring Draw in Randall County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,541 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,424 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2590
CrossesSpring Draw
Location3.7 MI N of US 60
RouteState Highway 2590
CountyRandall County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.03862, -101.93648
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,541 (2023)
Projected traffic8,424 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2590 over Spring Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FM 2590 over Spring Draw 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2590 over Spring Draw carry?

About 6,541 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2590 over Spring Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2590 over Spring Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.