CR 342 over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek
FairEastland County, Texas · 1.60 MI NW of FM 717 · Structure no. 230680AA0342001
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Masonry
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 342 over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek is a masonry culvert carrying CR 342 over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 342 over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 342 over N Fork Palo Pinto 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does CR 342 over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 342 over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CR 342 over N Fork Palo Pinto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.