FM 531 over Rocky Creek
FairLavaca County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 131430026910035
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 483
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 531 over Rocky Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 531 over Rocky Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 483 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 531 over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 531 over Rocky 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 531 over Rocky Creek carry?
About 483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM 531 over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 531 over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.