US Bridges

FM 532 over Little Live Oak Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 2.7 Mi. S. of US 90 · Structure no. 151630084801010

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 532 over Little Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 532 over Little Live Oak Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 532
CrossesLittle Live Oak Creek
Location2.7 Mi. S. of US 90
RouteState Highway 462
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.30779, -99.1333
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2017)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 532 over Little Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 532 over Little Live Oak 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 532 over Little Live Oak Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 532 over Little Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 532 over Little Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.