US Bridges

Plemons RD over Nn Creek

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of FM 2277 · Structure no. 041180AA0230001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plemons RD over Nn Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Plemons RD over Nn Creek in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2027. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPlemons RD
CrossesNn Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of FM 2277
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHutchinson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.77563, -101.33348
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plemons RD over Nn Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plemons RD over Nn Creek 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 Nn Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Plemons RD over Nn Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Plemons RD over Nn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.