US Bridges

Pr 10 over Clear Fork Plum Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of FM 20 · Structure no. 140280057501001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 10 over Clear Fork Plum Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 10 over Clear Fork Plum Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 10
CrossesClear Fork Plum Creek
Location0.4 MI S of FM 20
RouteState Highway 10
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85257, -97.697
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2023)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 10 over Clear Fork Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 10 over Clear Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 10 over Clear Fork Plum Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 10 over Clear Fork Plum Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 10 over Clear Fork Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.