US Bridges

FM 530 over Sutherland Creek

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 5.8 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 131210109001123

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 530 over Sutherland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 530 over Sutherland Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesFM 530
CrossesSutherland Creek
Location5.8 MI N of US 59
RouteState Highway 530
StateTexas
Coordinates29.07653, -96.62627
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2024)
Projected traffic395 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 530 over Sutherland Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 530 over Sutherland 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 530 over Sutherland Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 530 over Sutherland Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 530 over Sutherland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.