US Bridges

FM 929 over Stillhouse Branch

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of SH 36 · Structure no. 090500118701008

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,904
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 929 over Stillhouse Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 929 over Stillhouse Branch in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,904 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,640 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 929
CrossesStillhouse Branch
Location0.40 MI NE of SH 36
RouteState Highway 929
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47241, -97.71285
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,904 (2020)
Projected traffic3,640 by 2032
Trucks29%
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 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 929 over Stillhouse Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 929 over Stillhouse Branch 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 Stillhouse Branch carry?

About 1,904 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 929 over Stillhouse Branch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns FM 929 over Stillhouse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.