US Bridges

SH 29 over Pennington Creek

Good

Llano County, Texas · 11.8 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 141500015004022

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,276
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 over Pennington Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 29 over Pennington Creek in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5,276 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,918 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 29
CrossesPennington Creek
Location11.8 MI E of SH 16
RouteState Highway 29
CountyLlano County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73418, -98.51019
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,276 (2020)
Projected traffic4,918 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 SH 29 over Pennington Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SH 29 over Pennington 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 SH 29 over Pennington Creek carry?

About 5,276 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 over Pennington Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 29 over Pennington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.