FM 521 Service RD over Lawsons Slough

Fair Condition68 years old2,676 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMatagorda
Location2.35 Mi SW Of FM 2668
CarriesFM 521 Service RD
CrossesLawsons Slough
Coordinates28.78781, -96.00015

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length183.1 ft (55.8 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area530.1 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1958

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,676 (2024)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number131580084603006

Nearby Bridges

FM 521 over Colorado River 0.2 mi Fair FM 521 over Colorado River West Rel 0.5 mi Good FM 521 over Kelly Lake 1.3 mi Good FM 521 over Colorado River Relief 1.3 mi Good FM 521 over Big Boggy Creek 3.3 mi Good FM 2078 over Drainage Ditch 3.6 mi Good FM 2078 over Big Boggy Creek 3.8 mi Good SH 60 over Big Boggy Creek 4.2 mi Good N Gulf Rd/cr 244 over Little Boggy Creek 4.6 mi Fair