US Bridges

FM 535 over Sandy Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 3.6 MI W of FM 304 · Structure no. 140110080701079

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
741
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 535 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 535 over Sandy Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 741 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesFM 535
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.6 MI W of FM 304
RouteState Highway 535
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95456, -97.35306
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic741 (2020)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 535 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 535 over Sandy Creek 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 535 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 741 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 535 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 535 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.