US Bridges

FM 532 over Peach Creek

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of FM 795 · Structure no. 130900100702026

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,042
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 532 over Peach Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 532 over Peach Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 532
CrossesPeach Creek
Location0.75 MI W of FM 795
RouteState Highway 532
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55136, -97.30104
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 532 over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 532 over Peach 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 532 over Peach Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 532 over Peach Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 532 over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.