US Bridges

Burdette Wells RD over Clear Fork Plum Creek

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.25 MI SW of FM 1322 · Structure no. 140280AA0226002

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
57
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burdette Wells RD over Clear Fork Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burdette Wells RD over Clear Fork 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 57 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 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBurdette Wells RD
CrossesClear Fork Plum Creek
Location1.25 MI SW of FM 1322
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79646, -97.64569
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2020)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Burdette Wells RD over Clear Fork Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burdette Wells RD over Clear 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 Burdette Wells RD over Clear Fork Plum Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Burdette Wells RD over Clear Fork 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 Burdette Wells RD over Clear Fork Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.