US Bridges

SH 342(CORINTH St) over Cedar Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.07 MI S of Clarendon DR · Structure no. 180570004801130

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 342(CORINTH St) over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 342(CORINTH St) over Cedar Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,600 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 342(CORINTH St)
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.07 MI S of Clarendon DR
RouteState Highway 342
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7473, -96.79952
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2016)
Projected traffic26,600 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 342(CORINTH St) over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 342(CORINTH St) over Cedar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 342(CORINTH St) over Cedar Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 342(CORINTH St) over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SH 342(CORINTH St) over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.