US Bridges

Goforth Road over Plum Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060C00074501

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,306
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goforth Road over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Goforth Road over Plum Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,306 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,100 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGoforth Road
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.7 MI NE of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99931, -97.86266
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,306 (2020)
Projected traffic15,100 by 2035
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

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 Goforth Road over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goforth Road 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 Goforth Road over Plum Creek carry?

About 3,306 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Goforth Road over Plum Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Goforth Road over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.