US Bridges

FM 2585 over Paradise Creek

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 3.7 MI W of US 283 · Structure no. 032440258301001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2585 over Paradise Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2585 over Paradise Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2585
CrossesParadise Creek
Location3.7 MI W of US 283
RouteState Highway 2585
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.03039, -99.31837
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2020)
Projected traffic132 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 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 2585 over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2585 over Paradise 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 2585 over Paradise Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2585 over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2585 over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.