US Bridges

SH 29 over Hamilton Creek

Fair

Burnet County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 140270015005015

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,396
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 over Hamilton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 29 over Hamilton Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 5 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 15,396 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,380 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 29
CrossesHamilton Creek
Location0.15 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 29
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.75766, -98.23121
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,396 (2020)
Projected traffic22,380 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SH 29 over Hamilton 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 29 over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 15,396 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SH 29 over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.