SH 342 over Bear Creek

Fair Condition96 years old8,455 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyDallas
Location1.20 Mi NE Of FM 664
CarriesSH 342
CrossesBear Creek
Coordinates32.54676, -96.78174

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length143.0 ft (43.6 m)
Max Span27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Width45.6 ft (13.9 m)
Deck Area606.0 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 1963)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,455 (2023)
Truck Traffic24%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number180570004801006

Nearby Bridges

SH 342 over Cole Creek 0.3 mi Good FM 664 over Drainage Ditch 1.4 mi Good Bradberry Way over Trib Tenmile Creek 1.6 mi Good Houston School RD over Bear Creek 1.6 mi Fair Pratt RD over Bear Creek 1.7 mi Good Edgewater Way over Trib Tenmile Creek 1.8 mi Good Pratt RD over Brushy Creek 1.8 mi Good FM 664 over Bear Creek Branch 1.8 mi Good Fair Weather DR over Holmes Creek 1.9 mi Good Stainback RD over Bear Creek Trib 2.2 mi Fair