US Bridges

FM 1322 over Plum Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 2.60 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 140280137502006

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1322 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1322 over Plum Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,596 by 2023. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 1322
CrossesPlum Creek
Location2.60 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 1322
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67709, -97.60357
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2023)
Projected traffic1,596 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 2006, making it 19 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 1,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1322 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1322 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.