FM 20 over Clear Fork Plum Creek
GoodCaldwell County, Texas · 2.3 MI SW of US 183 · Structure no. 140280011502020
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,228
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 20 over Clear Fork Plum Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 20 over Clear Fork Plum Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,228 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,743 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 20 over Clear Fork Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 20 over Clear Fork Plum 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM 20 over Clear Fork Plum Creek carry?
About 2,228 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 20 over Clear Fork Plum Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FM 20 over Clear Fork Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.