SH 142 over Clear Fork Plum Creek
FairCaldwell County, Texas · 4.4 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 140280038401024
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,531
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 142 over Clear Fork Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 142 over Clear Fork Plum Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,531 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,943 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 142 over Clear Fork Plum Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 142 over Clear Fork Plum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 142 over Clear Fork Plum Creek carry?
About 8,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 142 over Clear Fork Plum Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SH 142 over Clear Fork Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.