East Loop Freeway over Plum Creek
FairHarris County, Texas · IH 610 @ SH 225 (intrchg) · Structure no. 121020027115009
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,230
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Loop Freeway over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Loop Freeway over Plum Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 72 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 13,230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,520 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Loop Freeway over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is East Loop Freeway 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does East Loop Freeway over Plum Creek carry?
About 13,230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is East Loop Freeway over Plum Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns East Loop Freeway over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.