US Bridges

FM 3429 over Gilbert Creek

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of IH 44 · Structure no. 032430320301001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3429 over Gilbert Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3429 over Gilbert Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,210 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 3429
CrossesGilbert Creek
Location0.50 MI W of IH 44
RouteState Highway 3429
StateTexas
Coordinates34.0566, -98.56516
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2020)
Projected traffic6,210 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 3429 over Gilbert Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3429 over Gilbert 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3429 over Gilbert Creek carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 3429 over Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 3429 over Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.