SH 342 over Cole Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of FM 664 · Structure no. 180710004803068
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,455
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 342 over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 342 over Cole Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 62 years old, older 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 8,455 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,570 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 342 over Cole Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is SH 342 over Cole 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SH 342 over Cole Creek carry?
About 8,455 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 342 over Cole Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns SH 342 over Cole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.