FM 1785 over Plum Creek
GoodHoward County, Texas · 5.61 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 081150115503010
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 774
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1785 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1785 over Plum Creek in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 774 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1785 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1785 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1785 over Plum Creek carry?
About 774 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 1785 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1785 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.