US Bridges

FM 532 over Draw

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 5.10 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 131430143901004

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 532 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 532 over Draw in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesFM 532
CrossesDraw
Location5.10 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 532
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59492, -96.84602
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 532 over Draw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 532 over Draw carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 532 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 532 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.