US Bridges

FM 1829 over N Greenbriar Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 090500192601001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1829 over N Greenbriar Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1829 over N Greenbriar Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 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).

Location

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CarriesFM 1829
CrossesN Greenbriar Creek
Location0.90 MI S of US 84
RouteState Highway 1829
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.40971, -97.61052
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
Trucks4%
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$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1829 over N Greenbriar Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1829 over N Greenbriar Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1829 over N Greenbriar Creek carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1829 over N Greenbriar Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1829 over N Greenbriar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.