US Bridges

FM 1322 over Plum Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of FM 86 · Structure no. 140280137502004

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1322 over Plum Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1322 over Plum Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 466 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 652 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1322
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.3 MI S of FM 86
RouteState Highway 1322
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75275, -97.59297
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2023)
Projected traffic652 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1322 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1322 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1322 over Plum Creek carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1322 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1322 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.