FM 535 over Walnut Creek
GoodBastrop County, Texas · 6.3 MI E of SH 21 · Structure no. 140110080705022
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 525 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,762
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 535 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 535 over Walnut Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,762 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2033. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 535 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 535 over Walnut 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 Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,762 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 535 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns FM 535 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.