US Bridges

CR 106 over Plum Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of CR 102 · Structure no. 090500AA0206001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 106 over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 106 over Plum Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 90 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 106
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.30 MI S of CR 102
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51255, -97.9003
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 106 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is CR 106 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 106 over Plum Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 106 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 106 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.