US Bridges

FM 2429 over Mill Creek

Good

Austin County, Texas · 2.05 MI S of SH 36 · Structure no. 130080232001003

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,768
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2429 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2429 over Mill Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,768 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,322 by 2039. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 2429
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.05 MI S of SH 36
RouteState Highway 2429
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8967, -96.25492
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,768 (2019)
Projected traffic3,322 by 2039
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 2429 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2429 over Mill 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2429 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,768 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2429 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2429 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.