FM 1580
Carrying FM 1580 over MIMS CREEK
2.0 MI S OF US 84, Freestone, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FM 1580
The FM 1580 bridge in Freestone, Texas carries FM 1580 over MIMS CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2022, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 742 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FM 1580 compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Last Reconstructed
- 2022
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 13.7 m (45 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.0 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 742 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 170820045902008
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
FM 1580 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FM 1580 against other structures in Freestone and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FM 1580?
FM 1580 in Freestone, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FM 1580 inspected?
FM 1580's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 742 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FM 1580 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FM 1580?
FM 1580 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FM 1580?
FM 1580 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FM 1580 and does age affect safety?
FM 1580 was built in 1972, making it 54 years old and last reconstructed in 2022.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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