FM 532 over Waterhole Creek
GoodColorado County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of FM 2144 · Structure no. 130450143902005
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 223
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 532 over Waterhole Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 532 over Waterhole Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 532 over Waterhole Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 532 over Waterhole 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 532 over Waterhole Creek carry?
About 223 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 532 over Waterhole Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 532 over Waterhole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.