US Bridges

FM 1633 over Plummers Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 0.30 MI SW of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470166401003

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,307
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1633 over Plummers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1633 over Plummers Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,307 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1633
CrossesPlummers Creek
Location0.30 MI SW of SH 14
RouteState Highway 1633
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66396, -96.50167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,307 (2023)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 FM 1633 over Plummers Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1633 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 FM 1633 over Plummers Creek carry?

About 1,307 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1633 over Plummers Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1633 over Plummers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.