US Bridges

FM 1329 over Jaboncillos Creek

Good

Duval County, Texas · 7.00 MI S of FM 2295 · Structure no. 220670198201005

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1329 over Jaboncillos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1329 over Jaboncillos Creek in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFM 1329
CrossesJaboncillos Creek
Location7.00 MI S of FM 2295
RouteState Highway 1329
StateTexas
Coordinates27.47983, -98.26574
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 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Jaboncillos Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1329 over Jaboncillos Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1329 over Jaboncillos Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1329 over Jaboncillos Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1329 over Jaboncillos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.