US Bridges

FM 1329 over Ramada Del Toro Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 1.65 MI S of FM 716 · Structure no. 220670198202008

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1329 over Ramada Del Toro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1329 over Ramada Del Toro Creek in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1329
CrossesRamada Del Toro Creek
Location1.65 MI S of FM 716
RouteState Highway 1329
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.34883, -98.27768
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 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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Ramada Del Toro Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1329 over Ramada Del Toro 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 Ramada Del Toro Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1329 over Ramada Del Toro Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1329 over Ramada Del Toro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.