US Bridges

Rd. No. 29 over Texas Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · M.P. 0.7 Rd. No. 29 · Structure no. 060502000001437

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
1980 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Rd. No. 29 over Texas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. No. 29 over Texas Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRd. No. 29
CrossesTexas Creek
LocationM.P. 0.7 Rd. No. 29
RouteFederal Lands Road 29000
Coordinates48.3735, -121.58533
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (1980)
Projected traffic33 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. No. 29 over Texas Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. No. 29 over Texas 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Rd. No. 29 over Texas Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Rd. No. 29 over Texas Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. No. 29 over Texas Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.