US Bridges

SH 142 over Morrison Creek Relief

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.7 MI NE of SH 80 · Structure no. 140280038401003

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,284
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 142 over Morrison Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 142 over Morrison Creek Relief in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 92 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,284 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,615 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 142
CrossesMorrison Creek Relief
Location1.7 MI NE of SH 80
RouteState Highway 142
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86234, -97.8186
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,284 (2023)
Projected traffic9,615 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 SH 142 over Morrison Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SH 142 over Morrison Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 142 over Morrison Creek Relief carry?

About 7,284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 142 over Morrison Creek Relief?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 142 over Morrison Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.