US Bridges

CR 429 over Live Oak Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 1796 · Structure no. 151630AA0383002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 429 over Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 429 over Live Oak Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 429
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location1.2 MI W of FM 1796
RouteCounty Highway 429
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33193, -99.30082
Functional classRural Local

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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 429 over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 429 over Live Oak 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 429 over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 429 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 429 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.