US Bridges

FM 929 over Rainey Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 2.95 MI NW of FM 185 · Structure no. 090500118701005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 929 over Rainey Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 929 over Rainey Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 929
CrossesRainey Creek
Location2.95 MI NW of FM 185
RouteState Highway 929
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54983, -97.60871
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 929 over Rainey Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 929 over Rainey Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 929 over Rainey Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 929 over Rainey Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 929 over Rainey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.