US Bridges

FM 535 over Draw

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 4.2 MI NW of SH 21 · Structure no. 140110080705024

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,456
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 535 over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 535 over Draw in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,456 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,846 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesFM 535
CrossesDraw
Location4.2 MI NW of SH 21
RouteState Highway 535
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13103, -97.5434
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,456 (2023)
Projected traffic10,846 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Draw built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 535 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 6,456 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 535 over Draw?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 535 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.