US Bridges

FM 534 over Nueces River Relief

Fair

Live Oak County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of IH 37 · Structure no. 161490180801009

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
896
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 534 over Nueces River Relief is a concrete slab carrying FM 534 over Nueces River Relief in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 896 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 534
CrossesNueces River Relief
Location1.7 MI W of IH 37
RouteState Highway 534
CountyLive Oak County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.23875, -97.94434
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2020)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 534 over Nueces River Relief built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 534 over Nueces River Relief 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 534 over Nueces River Relief carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 534 over Nueces River Relief?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 534 over Nueces River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.