US Bridges

CR213OLD Luling RD over Clear Fork Plum Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of US 183 · Structure no. 140280AA0243001

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR213OLD Luling RD over Clear Fork Plum Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR213OLD Luling RD over Clear Fork Plum Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR213OLD Luling RD
CrossesClear Fork Plum Creek
Location0.50 MI NE of US 183
RouteCounty Highway 213
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82619, -97.66791
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2020)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR213OLD Luling RD over Clear Fork Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR213OLD Luling RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR213OLD Luling RD over Clear Fork Plum Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR213OLD Luling RD over Clear Fork Plum Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR213OLD Luling RD over Clear Fork Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.