US Bridges

FM 532 over Live Oak Creek

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of FM 1295 · Structure no. 131430100701014

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 532 over Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 532 over Live Oak Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 74 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 532
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location0.85 MI E of FM 1295
RouteState Highway 532
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57254, -97.03147
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2020)
Projected traffic610 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 532 over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 532 over Live Oak 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 532 over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 532 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 532 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.