SH 142 over Dry Branch
GoodCaldwell County, Texas · 6.7 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 140280038401020
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,531
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 142 over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 142 over Dry Branch in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8,531 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,943 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 142 over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 142 over Dry Branch 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 Dry Branch carry?
About 8,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 142 over Dry Branch?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 142 over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.