US Bridges

Clear Fork ST over Trib to Clr Fk Plum Crk

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.35 MI SW of San Jacinto · Structure no. 140280B00150001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,718
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Fork ST over Trib to Clr Fk Plum Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Clear Fork ST over Trib to Clr Fk Plum Crk in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,718 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,405 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClear Fork ST
CrossesTrib to Clr Fk Plum Crk
Location0.35 MI SW of San Jacinto
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87235, -97.69046
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,718 (2020)
Projected traffic2,405 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Clear Fork ST over Trib to Clr Fk Plum Crk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Fork ST over Trib to Clr Fk Plum Crk 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 Clear Fork ST over Trib to Clr Fk Plum Crk carry?

About 1,718 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clear Fork ST over Trib to Clr Fk Plum Crk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Fork ST over Trib to Clr Fk Plum Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.