US Bridges

FM 532 over Vanhams Creek Rel

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of FM 795 · Structure no. 130900100702012

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected February 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 Vanhams Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 532 over Vanhams Creek Rel in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 532
CrossesVanhams Creek Rel
Location0.40 MI W of FM 795
RouteState Highway 532
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55112, -97.29517
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,042 (2020)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 532 over Vanhams Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FM 532 over Vanhams Creek Rel 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 Vanhams Creek Rel carry?

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

How long is FM 532 over Vanhams Creek Rel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 532 over Vanhams Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.