US Bridges

SH 29 over Pecan Creek

Fair

Llano County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 141500015002046

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,237
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 over Pecan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 29 over Pecan Creek in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 6,237 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2033. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 29
CrossesPecan Creek
Location1.00 MI W of SH 16
RouteState Highway 29
CountyLlano County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.76088, -98.69231
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,237 (2020)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 29 over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 29 over Pecan 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 Pecan Creek carry?

About 6,237 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 29 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.