US Bridges

FM 1529 over Big Creek Branch

Good

Delta County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of SH 154 · Structure no. 010600146305015

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
924
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1529 over Big Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1529 over Big Creek Branch in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 924 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1529
CrossesBig Creek Branch
Location1.20 MI N of SH 154
RouteState Highway 1529
CountyDelta County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.38229, -95.65182
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic924 (2020)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1529 over Big Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1529 over Big Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1529 over Big Creek Branch carry?

About 924 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1529 over Big Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1529 over Big Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.