US Bridges

FM 1929 over Colorado River

Good

Concho County, Texas · Coleman County Line · Structure no. 070480165108008

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
720 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
304
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1929 over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1929 over Colorado River in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 304 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFM 1929
CrossesColorado River
LocationColeman County Line
RouteState Highway 1929
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49848, -99.66169
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length720 ft (219.5 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 traffic304 (2020)
Projected traffic340 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 Colorado River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1929 over Colorado River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1929 over Colorado River carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1929 over Colorado River?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1929 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.