US Bridges

Prideaux RD Pct 4 over Plum Creek

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 1.85 Mi. N. from FM 2950 · Structure no. 021200AA0206001

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prideaux RD Pct 4 over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Prideaux RD Pct 4 over Plum Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPrideaux RD Pct 4
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.85 Mi. N. from FM 2950
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35011, -98.41506
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic90 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Prideaux RD Pct 4 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prideaux RD Pct 4 over Plum 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Prideaux RD Pct 4 over Plum Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Prideaux RD Pct 4 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Prideaux RD Pct 4 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.