IH 10 WB over Plum Creek
FairCaldwell County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 140280053503125
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,125 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,128
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 10 WB over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Plum Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 18,128 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,470 by 2033. The structure is 1,125 ft (342.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 10 WB over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 10 WB over Plum 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Plum Creek carry?
About 18,128 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 WB over Plum Creek?
The structure is 1,125 ft (342.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 10 WB over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.