FM 521 over Live Oak Bayou

Fair Condition70 years old1,574 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMatagorda
Location0.60 Mi NE Of FM 2540
CarriesFM 521
CrossesLive Oak Bayou
Coordinates28.88973, -95.78556

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length210.0 ft (64 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Deck Area537.6 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1956

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,574 (2024)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2022
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number131580084705012

Nearby Bridges

Hawkinsville RD over Live Oak Bayou 0.6 mi Good FM 521 over Canoe Bayou 0.8 mi Fair Ashcraft Rd/cr 172 over Live Oak Bayou 2.1 mi Good FM 521 over Draw 3.5 mi Good Bates Rd/cr 170 over Live Oak Bayou 3.7 mi Good FM 521 over Dead Slough 4.0 mi Good Grisham Rd/cr 152 over Caney Creek 4.1 mi Good FM 457 over Caney Creek 4.5 mi Fair FM 521 over Draw 4.7 mi Fair