US Bridges

Kohlers Crossing over Trib of Plum Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of FM 1626 · Structure no. 141060C05000001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,090
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kohlers Crossing over Trib of Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kohlers Crossing over Trib of Plum Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,090 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKohlers Crossing
CrossesTrib of Plum Creek
Location0.60 MI W of FM 1626
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.028, -97.88295
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,090 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kohlers Crossing over Trib of Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kohlers Crossing over Trib of 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 Kohlers Crossing over Trib of Plum Creek carry?

About 3,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kohlers Crossing over Trib of Plum Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Kohlers Crossing over Trib of Plum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.