US Bridges

FM 580 over Bee Cave Creek

Fair

San Saba County, Texas · 1.85 MI NW of FM 501 · Structure no. 232060023114133

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 580 over Bee Cave Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 580 over Bee Cave Creek in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 580
CrossesBee Cave Creek
Location1.85 MI NW of FM 501
RouteState Highway 580
CountySan Saba County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10394, -98.54689
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Bee Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 580 over Bee Cave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 580 over Bee Cave Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 580 over Bee Cave Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 580 over Bee Cave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.