SH 42 over Rabbit Creek

Fair Condition91 years old9,343 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyGregg
Location1.35 Mi S Of IH 20
CarriesSH 42
CrossesRabbit Creek
Coordinates32.41416, -94.86891

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length143.0 ft (43.6 m)
Max Span28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Deck Width45.6 ft (13.9 m)
Deck Area606.0 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1935 (reconstructed 1959)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,343 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number100930054504006

Nearby Bridges

SH 42 over Rabbit Creek Relief 0.1 mi Fair SH 42 over Peavine Creek 0.4 mi Fair Bu 259 G over Railroad (up) 1.3 mi Good SH 42 over IH 20 1.3 mi Fair Fritz-swanson RD over Rabbit CR 1.4 mi Poor SH 42 over Railroad (up) 1.4 mi Fair SH 31 WB over Rabbit Creek 1.5 mi Fair SH 31 EB over Rabbit Creek 1.5 mi Fair US 259 over Rabbit Creek 1.7 mi Good SH 31 EB over US 259 1.7 mi Good