FM 1329 over Narciseno Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 5.20 MI S of SH 359 · Structure no. 220670198201001

Built: 1940; 85 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected September 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 33 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 383; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1329 over Narciseno Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1329 over Narciseno Creek in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1329

CrossesNarciseno Creek

Location5.20 MI S of SH 359

RouteState Highway 1329

CountyDuval County

StateTexas

Coordinates27.675, -98.26319

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionSeptember 2023

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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadUnknown

Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)

Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2020)

Projected traffic500 by 2033

Trucks5%

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 proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1329 over Narciseno Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1329 over Narciseno 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1329 over Narciseno Creek carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1329 over Narciseno Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1329 over Narciseno Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.