US Bridges

SH 29 over Hickey Branch

Fair

Burnet County, Texas · 5.00 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 140270015005012

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,918
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 over Hickey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 29 over Hickey Branch in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1956, 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 6,918 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,890 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 29
CrossesHickey Branch
Location5.00 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 29
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.76462, -98.3117
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,918 (2020)
Projected traffic6,890 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 29 over Hickey Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 29 over Hickey Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 29 over Hickey Branch carry?

About 6,918 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 over Hickey Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 29 over Hickey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.