US Bridges

SH 130 NB FR over Clear Fork Plum Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of SH 142 · Structure no. 140280358301009

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
889 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 130 NB FR over Clear Fork Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 130 NB FR over Clear Fork Plum Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,850 by 2033. The structure is 889 ft (271 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 130 NB FR
CrossesClear Fork Plum Creek
Location1.7 MI S of SH 142
RouteState Highway 130
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85932, -97.70916
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length889 ft (271 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,470 (2013)
Projected traffic11,850 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SH 130 NB FR over Clear Fork Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 130 NB FR 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 130 NB FR over Clear Fork Plum Creek carry?

About 8,470 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is SH 130 NB FR over Clear Fork Plum Creek?

The structure is 889 ft (271 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 130 NB FR over Clear Fork Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.