US Bridges

FM 433 over Plum Creek

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 1949 · Structure no. 032440082102010

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
374
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 433 over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 433 over Plum Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 374 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 433
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.4 MI E of FM 1949
RouteState Highway 433
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.11104, -99.2223
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2020)
Projected traffic524 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FM 433 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 433 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 FM 433 over Plum Creek carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 433 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 433 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.