FM 1530 over Doctors Creek
GoodDelta County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of FM 1533 · Structure no. 010600146501002
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1530 over Doctors Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1530 over Doctors Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 1530 over Doctors Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1530 over Doctors 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1530 over Doctors Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 1530 over Doctors Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1530 over Doctors Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.