US Bridges

Biggs Rd; CR 131 over West Fork Plum Creek

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.45 MI W of FM 1322 · Structure no. 140280AA0131002

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biggs Rd; CR 131 over West Fork Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Biggs Rd; CR 131 over West Fork Plum Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBiggs Rd; CR 131
CrossesWest Fork Plum Creek
Location1.45 MI W of FM 1322
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69984, -97.61151
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2020)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Biggs Rd; CR 131 over West Fork Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Biggs Rd; CR 131 over West Fork Plum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Biggs Rd; CR 131 over West Fork Plum Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Biggs Rd; CR 131 over West Fork Plum Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Biggs Rd; CR 131 over West Fork Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.