FM 532 over Navidad River
GoodColorado County, Texas · 0.85 MI SW of FM 2144 · Structure no. 130450143902006
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 390 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 322
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 532 over Navidad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 532 over Navidad River 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2041. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 Navidad River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 532 over Navidad River 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 Navidad River carry?
About 322 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 532 over Navidad River?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 532 over Navidad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.