US Bridges

SH 14 over Plummers Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 1.45 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 091470009304063

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,529
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14 over Plummers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 14 over Plummers Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,529 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,141 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14
CrossesPlummers Creek
Location1.45 MI S of US 84
RouteState Highway 14
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66254, -96.49904
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,529 (2023)
Projected traffic9,141 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 14 over Plummers Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14 over Plummers 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14 over Plummers Creek carry?

About 6,529 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 14 over Plummers Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 14 over Plummers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.