US Bridges

FM 584 over Red Arroyo

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 1.65 MI SW of US 87 · Structure no. 072260257401001

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,652
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 584 over Red Arroyo is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 584 over Red Arroyo in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 64 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 13,652 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,030 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 584
CrossesRed Arroyo
Location1.65 MI SW of US 87
RouteState Highway 584
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42524, -100.46331
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,652 (2020)
Projected traffic27,030 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 584 over Red Arroyo built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is FM 584 over Red Arroyo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 584 over Red Arroyo carry?

About 13,652 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 584 over Red Arroyo?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns FM 584 over Red Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.