US Bridges

FM 1329 over Los Olmos Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 12.20 MI S of FM 2295 · Structure no. 220670198201009

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
116 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1329 over Los Olmos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1329 over Los Olmos Creek in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1329
CrossesLos Olmos Creek
Location12.20 MI S of FM 2295
RouteState Highway 1329
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.40163, -98.26871
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1329 over Los Olmos Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1329 over Los Olmos 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 Los Olmos Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 1329 over Los Olmos Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1329 over Los Olmos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.