FM 531 over Yellow Bank Creek
GoodLavaca County, Texas · 1.35 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 131430026910044
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 251
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 531 over Yellow Bank Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 531 over Yellow Bank Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 531 over Yellow Bank Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 531 over Yellow Bank 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 Yellow Bank Creek carry?
About 251 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM 531 over Yellow Bank Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 531 over Yellow Bank Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.