US Bridges

FM 2001 over Plum Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 4.2 MI E of SH 21 · Structure no. 140280177603006

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
300 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2001 over Plum Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2001 over Plum Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,946 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 2001
CrossesPlum Creek
Location4.2 MI E of SH 21
RouteState Highway 2001
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93832, -97.73144
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2023)
Projected traffic1,946 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2001 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2001 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 2001 over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 2001 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2001 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.