US Bridges

FM 1829 over Leon River Rel 1

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 1.23 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 090500192601004

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
513
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1829 over Leon River Rel 1 is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1829 over Leon River Rel 1 in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 79 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1829
CrossesLeon River Rel 1
Location1.23 MI N of SH 36
RouteState Highway 1829
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33979, -97.64209
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Leon River Rel 1 built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is FM 1829 over Leon River Rel 1 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 Leon River Rel 1 carry?

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

How long is FM 1829 over Leon River Rel 1?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1829 over Leon River Rel 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.