US Bridges

Plemons RD over Canadian River

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 10.0 MI E of SH 207 · Structure no. 041180AA0225004

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,360 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plemons RD over Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plemons RD over Canadian River in Hutchinson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 1,360 ft (414.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesPlemons RD
CrossesCanadian River
Location10.0 MI E of SH 207
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates35.74436, -101.34472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,360 ft (414.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Plemons RD over Canadian River built?

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

What condition is Plemons RD over Canadian River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Plemons RD over Canadian River carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plemons RD over Canadian River?

The structure is 1,360 ft (414.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Plemons RD over Canadian River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.