US Bridges

SH 29 over Weide Creek

Fair

Llano County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of RM 2768 · Structure no. 141500015002039

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,090
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 over Weide Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 29 over Weide Creek in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 29
CrossesWeide Creek
Location0.05 MI E of RM 2768
RouteState Highway 29
CountyLlano County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73749, -98.95259
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2020)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 29 over Weide Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SH 29 over Weide 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 29 over Weide Creek carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 over Weide Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 29 over Weide Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.