US Bridges

Covington Drive over Plum Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of B 287J · Structure no. 032430B01575001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,165
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covington Drive over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Covington Drive over Plum Creek in Wichita 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 1,165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,900 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCovington Drive
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.0 MI N of B 287J
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.9457, -98.54388
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,165 (2020)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Covington Drive over Plum Creek built?

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

What condition is Covington Drive 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 2024.

How much traffic does Covington Drive over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,165 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Covington Drive over Plum Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Covington Drive over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.