US Bridges

Heidenreich LN over Plum Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.77 MI NE of FM 150 · Structure no. 141060AA0152001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heidenreich LN over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Heidenreich LN over Plum Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2034. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHeidenreich LN
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.77 MI NE of FM 150
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96334, -97.83074
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heidenreich LN over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heidenreich LN over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Heidenreich LN over Plum Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Heidenreich LN over Plum Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Heidenreich LN over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.