SH 142 over Hemphill Creek
GoodCaldwell County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of SH 80 · Structure no. 140280038401023
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,284
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 142 over Hemphill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 142 over Hemphill Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,284 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,615 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 142 over Hemphill Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 142 over Hemphill Creek 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 Hemphill Creek carry?
About 7,284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 142 over Hemphill Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SH 142 over Hemphill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.