US Bridges

FM 729 over Pear Creek

Good

Marion County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of SH 155 · Structure no. 191550101803007

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,433
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 729 over Pear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 729 over Pear Creek in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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 1,433 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 729
CrossesPear Creek
Location0.30 MI SE of SH 155
RouteState Highway 729
CountyMarion County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86064, -94.6615
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,433 (2023)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 FM 729 over Pear Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is FM 729 over Pear 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 729 over Pear Creek carry?

About 1,433 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 729 over Pear Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 729 over Pear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.