US Bridges

SH 213 over Plum Creek

Fair

Lipscomb County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of SH 305 · Structure no. 041480046001004

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
559
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 213 over Plum Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 213 over Plum Creek in Lipscomb 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 5 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 213
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.5 MI E of SH 305
RouteState Highway 213
CountyLipscomb County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.17236, -100.26924
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2023)
Projected traffic980 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 213 over Plum Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 213 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 213 over Plum Creek carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 213 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 213 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.