US Bridges

FM 531 over Burncamp Creek

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 2.20 MI E of FM 318 S · Structure no. 131430026910034

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 531 over Burncamp Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 531 over Burncamp Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 531
CrossesBurncamp Creek
Location2.20 MI E of FM 318 S
RouteState Highway 531
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32249, -97.04081
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2020)
Projected traffic590 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 531 over Burncamp Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 531 over Burncamp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 531 over Burncamp Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 531 over Burncamp Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 531 over Burncamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.