SH 29 over Elm Creek
FairMenard County, Texas · 7.04 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 071640039601012
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 285 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 705
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 29 over Elm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 29 over Elm Creek in Menard County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 90 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 705 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2033. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 29 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is SH 29 over Elm 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 29 over Elm Creek carry?
About 705 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 29 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 29 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.