US Bridges

FM 1534 over Trib Aquilla Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 2.3 MI E of FM 933 · Structure no. 091100349801001

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
383
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1534 over Trib Aquilla Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1534 over Trib Aquilla Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 692 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 1534
CrossesTrib Aquilla Creek
Location2.3 MI E of FM 933
RouteState Highway 1534
StateTexas
Coordinates31.93668, -97.24306
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2020)
Projected traffic692 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1534 over Trib Aquilla Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1534 over Trib Aquilla 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 2025.

How much traffic does FM 1534 over Trib Aquilla Creek carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1534 over Trib Aquilla Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1534 over Trib Aquilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.