SH 21 over Clear Fork Plum Creek
GoodHays County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of RM 150 · Structure no. 141060047102066
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,573
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 over Clear Fork Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 21 over Clear Fork Plum Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 14,573 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,653 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 over Clear Fork Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is SH 21 over Clear Fork Plum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 21 over Clear Fork Plum Creek carry?
About 14,573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 over Clear Fork Plum Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 over Clear Fork Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.