CR 127 over Plum Creek
FairPosted for loadFisher County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of FM 57 · Structure no. 080770AA0253002
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 127 over Plum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 127 over Plum Creek in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 81 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 CR 127 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is CR 127 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 127 over Plum Creek carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 127 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 127 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.