US Bridges

FM 2379 over Plum Hollow

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of FM 91 · Structure no. 032440275901001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2379 over Plum Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2379 over Plum Hollow in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2379
CrossesPlum Hollow
Location1.0 MI N of FM 91
RouteState Highway 2379
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.32148, -99.468
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic378 by 2040
Trucks7%
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

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 2379 over Plum Hollow built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2379 over Plum Hollow 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 2379 over Plum Hollow carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2379 over Plum Hollow?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2379 over Plum Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.