US Bridges

FM 532 over Draw

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 6.71 MI E of US 90A · Structure no. 130900100702009

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,042
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 532 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 532 over Draw in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 532
CrossesDraw
Location6.71 MI E of US 90A
RouteState Highway 532
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55043, -97.31831
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,042 (2020)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 532 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is FM 532 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 532 over Draw carry?

About 1,042 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 532 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 532 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.