US Bridges

FM 534 over Barbone Creek

Fair

Jim Wells County, Texas · 4.2 MI N of SH 359 · Structure no. 161260180803005

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,646
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 534 over Barbone Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 534 over Barbone Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,646 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 534
CrossesBarbone Creek
Location4.2 MI N of SH 359
RouteState Highway 534
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.04308, -97.94273
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,646 (2019)
Projected traffic2,870 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 534 over Barbone Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 534 over Barbone 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 534 over Barbone Creek carry?

About 2,646 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 534 over Barbone Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 534 over Barbone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.