US Bridges

CR 454 over Plummers Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Texas · 1.30 MI SW of FM 39 · Structure no. 091470AA0321001

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 454 over Plummers Creek Tributary is a steel other carrying CR 454 over Plummers Creek Tributary in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 454
CrossesPlummers Creek Tributary
Location1.30 MI SW of FM 39
RouteCounty Highway 454
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.6088, -96.46513
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 454 over Plummers Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is CR 454 over Plummers Creek Tributary 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 454 over Plummers Creek Tributary carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 454 over Plummers Creek Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 454 over Plummers Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.