US Bridges

FM 535 over Piney Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.7 MI NW of SH 304 · Structure no. 140110080701080

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,059
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 535 over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 535 over Piney Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,059 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 535
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.7 MI NW of SH 304
RouteState Highway 535
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93792, -97.31938
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,059 (2023)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 535 over Piney 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 Piney Creek carry?

About 1,059 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 535 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 535 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.