US Bridges

CR 157 Access RD over Trib of Plum Creek

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of RM 150 · Structure no. 141060C00000001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 157 Access RD over Trib of Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 157 Access RD over Trib of 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 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 157 Access RD
CrossesTrib of Plum Creek
Location0.20 MI N of RM 150
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99063, -97.8705
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 CR 157 Access RD over Trib of Plum Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 157 Access RD over Trib of 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 157 Access RD over Trib of Plum Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 157 Access RD over Trib of Plum Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 157 Access RD over Trib of Plum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.