US Bridges

FM 129 over Trib. Palo Pinto Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 3.3 MI E of FM 4 · Structure no. 021820073602012

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 129 over Trib. Palo Pinto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 129 over Trib. Palo Pinto Creek 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 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 129
CrossesTrib. Palo Pinto Creek
Location3.3 MI E of FM 4
RouteState Highway 129
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63836, -98.17903
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 Trib. Palo Pinto Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 129 over Trib. Palo Pinto 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 April 2023.

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

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

How long is FM 129 over Trib. Palo Pinto Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 129 over Trib. Palo Pinto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.