US Bridges

FM 1534 over Aquilla Lake

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 3.3 MI E of FM 933 · Structure no. 091100349801002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,120 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
383
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1534 over Aquilla Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1534 over Aquilla Lake in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 692 by 2039. The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1534
CrossesAquilla Lake
Location3.3 MI E of FM 933
RouteState Highway 1534
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94659, -97.23173
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,120 ft (341.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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$7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1534 over Aquilla Lake built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1534 over Aquilla Lake 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 1534 over Aquilla Lake carry?

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

How long is FM 1534 over Aquilla Lake?

The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1534 over Aquilla Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.