US Bridges

SH 29 over Lick Branch

Good

Mason County, Texas · 5.20 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 141570039602003

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,026
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 over Lick Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 29 over Lick Branch 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 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 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 29
CrossesLick Branch
Location5.20 MI W of US 87
RouteState Highway 29
CountyMason County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.79003, -99.32327
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,026 (2020)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SH 29 over Lick Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 29 over Lick Branch carry?

About 1,026 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 over Lick Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 29 over Lick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.