US Bridges

FM 536 over Lodi Creek

Good

Wilson County, Texas · 0.70 MI SW of Lp 181 · Structure no. 152470100901009

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,285
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 536 over Lodi Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 536 over Lodi Creek in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 48 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 2,285 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,971 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 536
CrossesLodi Creek
Location0.70 MI SW of Lp 181
RouteState Highway 536
StateTexas
Coordinates29.13436, -98.17075
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,285 (2023)
Projected traffic2,971 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 536 over Lodi Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FM 536 over Lodi 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 536 over Lodi Creek carry?

About 2,285 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 536 over Lodi Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 536 over Lodi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.