US Bridges

Sanders over Plum Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Fairway · Structure no. 141060C01307001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanders over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sanders over Plum Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 800 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSanders
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Fairway
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02207, -97.88618
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2038
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 Sanders over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanders 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 Sanders over Plum Creek carry?

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

How long is Sanders over Plum Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Sanders over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.