FM 3538 over Walmart Outfall
GoodAustin County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 3013 · Structure no. 130080027118655
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,844
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 3538 over Walmart Outfall is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3538 over Walmart Outfall in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 1,844 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 3538 over Walmart Outfall built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 3538 over Walmart Outfall 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FM 3538 over Walmart Outfall carry?
About 1,844 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 3538 over Walmart Outfall?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns FM 3538 over Walmart Outfall?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.