US Bridges

Old Spanish Trail over Plum Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.07 MI SW of Cott.Gin RD · Structure no. 141060E00010001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Spanish Trail over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Spanish Trail over Plum Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Spanish Trail
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.07 MI SW of Cott.Gin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95636, -97.7867
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
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 Old Spanish Trail over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Spanish Trail 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 Old Spanish Trail over Plum Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Spanish Trail over Plum Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Spanish Trail over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.