US Bridges

CR 429 over Thickety Creek

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Jasper County, Texas · 0.75 Mi. N of FM 2245 · Structure no. 201220AA0385002

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 429 over Thickety Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 429 over Thickety Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 429
CrossesThickety Creek
Location0.75 Mi. N of FM 2245
RouteCounty Highway 429
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.81061, -93.90296
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 429 over Thickety Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 429 over Thickety 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 429 over Thickety Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 429 over Thickety Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 429 over Thickety Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.