CR 197 (young Ln) over Plum Creek
GoodCaldwell County, Texas · 3.50 MI E of FM 1322 · Structure no. 140280AA0183005
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 176
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 197 (young Ln) over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 197 (young Ln) over Plum Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 197 (young Ln) over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 197 (young Ln) over 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 CR 197 (young Ln) over Plum Creek carry?
About 176 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 197 (young Ln) over Plum Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CR 197 (young Ln) over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.