US Bridges

CR 129 over Colorado River

Good

Runnels County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of CR 115 · Structure no. 072000AA0129018

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 129 over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 129 over Colorado River in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCR 129
CrossesColorado River
Location1.50 MI E of CR 115
RouteCounty Highway 129
StateTexas
Coordinates31.63634, -99.83241
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 129 over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 129 over Colorado River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 129 over Colorado River carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 129 over Colorado River?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 129 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.