SH 29 over Honey Creek
FairMason County, Texas · 5.80 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 141570039602002
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,026
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 29 over Honey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 29 over Honey Creek in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 88 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 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2033. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 29 over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is SH 29 over Honey 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SH 29 over Honey Creek carry?
About 1,026 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 29 over Honey Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 29 over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.