US Bridges

FM 535 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of SH 21 · Structure no. 140110080705010

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,279
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 535 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 535 over Cedar Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,279 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,328 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 535
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of SH 21
RouteState Highway 535
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07994, -97.49833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,279 (2023)
Projected traffic4,328 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 535 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 535 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 535 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,279 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 535 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 535 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.