US Bridges

FM 1129 over Branch Little Rush Creek

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of FM 3041 · Structure no. 181750071902002

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1129 over Branch Little Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1129 over Branch Little Rush Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1129
CrossesBranch Little Rush Creek
Location1.00 MI S of FM 3041
RouteState Highway 1129
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15948, -96.37487
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 FM 1129 over Branch Little Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1129 over Branch Little Rush 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1129 over Branch Little Rush Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1129 over Branch Little Rush Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1129 over Branch Little Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.