US Bridges

SH 29 over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Llano County, Texas · 5.4 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 141500015004027

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,265
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 29 over Little Sandy Creek in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 83 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 5,265 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,288 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 29
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location5.4 MI E of SH 16
RouteState Highway 29
CountyLlano County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.77369, -98.58978
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 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 traffic5,265 (2020)
Projected traffic5,288 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is SH 29 over Little Sandy 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 Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 5,265 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 29 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.