US Bridges

FM 582 over Nueces River

Good

Zavala County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of FM 1433 · Structure no. 222540087805007

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 582 over Nueces River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 582 over Nueces River in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 582
CrossesNueces River
Location1.5 MI E of FM 1433
RouteState Highway 582
StateTexas
Coordinates28.69452, -99.79986
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic141 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 582 over Nueces River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 582 over Nueces River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 582 over Nueces River carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 582 over Nueces River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 582 over Nueces River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.