US Bridges

SH 342 SB over Five Mile Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570004801157

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,189
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 342 SB over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 342 SB over Five Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,189 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,040 by 2036. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 342 SB
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.40 MI S of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 342
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68053, -96.78647
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,189 (2019)
Projected traffic15,040 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 342 SB over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 342 SB over Five Mile 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 SB over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 8,189 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 342 SB over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 342 SB over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.