US Bridges

FM 532 over Vanhams Creek

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.81 MI E of FM 795 · Structure no. 130900100702028

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
978
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 532 over Vanhams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 532 over Vanhams 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 532
CrossesVanhams Creek
Location0.81 MI E of FM 795
RouteState Highway 532
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55158, -97.27395
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2020)
Projected traffic1,230 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 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 Vanhams Creek built?

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

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

About 978 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 532 over Vanhams Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 532 over Vanhams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.