FM 530 over Navidad River
GoodLavaca County, Texas · 0.60 M W of FM 2437 · Structure no. 131430051504112
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 460 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 289
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 530 over Navidad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 530 over Navidad River in Lavaca 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2038. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 530 over Navidad River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 530 over Navidad River 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 530 over Navidad River carry?
About 289 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 530 over Navidad River?
The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 530 over Navidad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.