FM 521 over Cashs Creek
FairMatagorda County, Texas · 1.15 MI E of SH 35 · Structure no. 131580084603013
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 795
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 521 over Cashs Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 521 over Cashs Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 521 over Cashs Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 521 over Cashs 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 521 over Cashs Creek carry?
About 795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 521 over Cashs Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 521 over Cashs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.