US Bridges

SH 29 over Wolf Branch

Fair

Mason County, Texas · 2.20 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 141570015001019

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,279
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 over Wolf Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 29 over Wolf Branch in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2,279 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 29
CrossesWolf Branch
Location2.20 MI E of US 87
RouteState Highway 29
CountyMason County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74736, -99.19305
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,279 (2020)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Wolf Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 29 over Wolf Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 29 over Wolf Branch carry?

About 2,279 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 over Wolf Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 29 over Wolf Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.