US Bridges

FM 530 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 0.40 MI NW of FM 1300 · Structure no. 131210109001007

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 530 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 530 over Brushy Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 530
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.40 MI NW of FM 1300
RouteState Highway 530
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23426, -96.66684
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 530 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 530 over Brushy Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 530 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 530 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 530 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.