US Bridges

CR129/MULLER Road over Wildhorse Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of SH 240 · Structure no. 032430AA0129001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR129/MULLER Road over Wildhorse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR129/MULLER Road over Wildhorse Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR129/MULLER Road
CrossesWildhorse Creek
Location1.10 MI N of SH 240
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.11039, -98.67411
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2015)
Projected traffic20 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR129/MULLER Road over Wildhorse Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR129/MULLER Road over Wildhorse Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR129/MULLER Road over Wildhorse Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR129/MULLER Road over Wildhorse Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR129/MULLER Road over Wildhorse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.