US Bridges

CO RD 129 over Peach Creek Tributary

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 2.60 MI S of FM 1161 · Structure no. 132410AA0255002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 129 over Peach Creek Tributary is a other other carrying CO RD 129 over Peach Creek Tributary in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 129
CrossesPeach Creek Tributary
Location2.60 MI S of FM 1161
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34459, -96.05106
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

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 CO RD 129 over Peach Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 129 over Peach Creek Tributary 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 129 over Peach Creek Tributary carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 129 over Peach Creek Tributary?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 129 over Peach Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.