US Bridges

FM 1629 over Cooper Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 1.5 MI NE of SH 121 · Structure no. 010750198001001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
576
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1629 over Cooper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1629 over Cooper Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 576 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1629
CrossesCooper Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of SH 121
RouteState Highway 1629
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.54006, -96.20082
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2020)
Projected traffic720 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1629 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1629 over Cooper 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1629 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1629 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1629 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.