US Bridges

CR 186 Old Kellyrd over Plum Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.70 MI East of Shady LN · Structure no. 140280AA0173002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 186 Old Kellyrd over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 186 Old Kellyrd over Plum Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 186 Old Kellyrd
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.70 MI East of Shady LN
RouteCounty Highway 186
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88197, -97.63045
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2020)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 186 Old Kellyrd over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 186 Old Kellyrd 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 186 Old Kellyrd over Plum Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 186 Old Kellyrd over Plum Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 186 Old Kellyrd over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.