FM 1085 over Plum Creek
PoorPosted for loadFisher County, Texas · 0.65 MI NW of FM 57 · Structure no. 080770125104006
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1085 over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1085 over Plum Creek in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 87 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1085 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is FM 1085 over Plum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1085 over Plum Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is FM 1085 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1085 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.