US Bridges

FM 3129 over Cypress Creek Tributary

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 3.95 MI N of FM 251 · Structure no. 190340094505009

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,146
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3129 over Cypress Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3129 over Cypress Creek Tributary in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3129
CrossesCypress Creek Tributary
Location3.95 MI N of FM 251
RouteState Highway 3129
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22149, -94.09904
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,146 (2020)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 3129 over Cypress Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3129 over Cypress Creek Tributary 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3129 over Cypress Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,146 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 3129 over Cypress Creek Tributary?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 3129 over Cypress Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.