US Bridges

FM 1829 over Trib of Leon River

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 1.77 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 090500192601003

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
513
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1829 over Trib of Leon River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1829 over Trib of Leon River 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 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1829
CrossesTrib of Leon River
Location1.77 MI N of SH 36
RouteState Highway 1829
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.34725, -97.6393
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2020)
Projected traffic490 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1829 over Trib of Leon River built?

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

What condition is FM 1829 over Trib of Leon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1829 over Trib of Leon River carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1829 over Trib of Leon River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1829 over Trib of Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.