SH 29 over Clear Creek
FairBurnet County, Texas · 9.10 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 140270015005008
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 173 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,898
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 29 over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 29 over Clear Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 88 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,898 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,602 by 2039. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 29 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is SH 29 over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 29 over Clear Creek carry?
About 5,898 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 29 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns SH 29 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.