US Bridges

Lehman RD over Plum Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of FM 150 · Structure no. 141060C00174002

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,053
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lehman RD over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Lehman RD over Plum Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,053 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,474 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLehman RD
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.9 MI N of FM 150
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99123, -97.85815
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,053 (2020)
Projected traffic1,474 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lehman RD over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lehman RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lehman RD over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,053 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lehman RD 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 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lehman RD over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.