US Bridges

Marketplace Ave over Plum Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 1626 · Structure no. 141060C01000002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marketplace Ave over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marketplace Ave over Plum Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarketplace Ave
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.5 MI S of FM 1626
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00877, -97.86902
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Marketplace Ave over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marketplace Ave 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 Marketplace Ave over Plum Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marketplace Ave over Plum Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Marketplace Ave over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.