US Bridges

FM 129 over Dry Branch

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 2.93 MI E of FM 4 · Structure no. 021820073602011

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 129 over Dry Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 129 over Dry Branch in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 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
CrossesDry Branch
Location2.93 MI E of FM 4
RouteState Highway 129
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63406, -98.18442
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks21%
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 Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 129 over Dry Branch 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 Dry Branch carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 129 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 129 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.