US Bridges

FM 129 over Palo Pinto Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 7.4 MI E of FM 4 · Structure no. 021820073602005

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 129 over Palo Pinto Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 129 over Palo Pinto Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2033. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 129
CrossesPalo Pinto Creek
Location7.4 MI E of FM 4
RouteState Highway 129
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65904, -98.12301
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2024)
Projected traffic730 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 129 over Palo Pinto Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 129 over Palo Pinto 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 129 over Palo Pinto Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 129 over Palo Pinto Creek?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 129 over Palo Pinto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.