US Bridges

FM 1929 over Concho River

Fair

Concho County, Texas · 11.3 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 070480165107007

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
960 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1929 over Concho River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1929 over Concho River in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFM 1929
CrossesConcho River
Location11.3 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 1929
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51147, -99.75249
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length960 ft (292.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 1929 over Concho River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1929 over Concho River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1929 over Concho River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1929 over Concho River?

The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1929 over Concho River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.