US Bridges

FM 532 over Boggy Creek

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.85 MI W of FM 957 · Structure no. 131430100701016

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

About this bridge

FM 532 over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 532 over Boggy 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 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 532
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location1.85 MI W of FM 957
RouteState Highway 532
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5713, -97.01395
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 Boggy 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 Boggy 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 532 over Boggy Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 532 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 532 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.