US Bridges

FM 532 over Peach Crk Rel

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 7.55 MI NE of US 90A · Structure no. 130900100702024

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,042
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 532 over Peach Crk Rel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 532 over Peach Crk Rel in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 532
CrossesPeach Crk Rel
Location7.55 MI NE of US 90A
RouteState Highway 532
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55132, -97.30401
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 532 over Peach Crk Rel built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 532 over Peach Crk Rel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 532 over Peach Crk Rel carry?

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

How long is FM 532 over Peach Crk Rel?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 532 over Peach Crk Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.