US Bridges

Spring Branch DR over Trib of Plum Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.47 MI NW of Burleson · Structure no. 141060C07000001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Branch DR over Trib of Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Branch DR over Trib of Plum Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,200 by 2034. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpring Branch DR
CrossesTrib of Plum Creek
Location0.47 MI NW of Burleson
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00474, -97.87663
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Branch DR over Trib of Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Branch DR 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 Spring Branch DR over Trib of Plum Creek carry?

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

How long is Spring Branch DR over Trib of Plum Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Branch DR over Trib of Plum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.