US Bridges

FM 529 over Brazos River

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 5.5 MI W of FM 359 · Structure no. 122370304702003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,000 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,720
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 529 over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 529 over Brazos River in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 3,720 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,210 by 2033. The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 529
CrossesBrazos River
Location5.5 MI W of FM 359
RouteState Highway 529
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91519, -96.11389
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,720 (2013)
Projected traffic5,210 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 529 over Brazos River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 529 over Brazos River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 529 over Brazos River carry?

About 3,720 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 529 over Brazos River?

The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 529 over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.