SH 342 over Red Oak Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 0.70 MI NE of US 77 · Structure no. 180710004803159
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 348 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,260
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 342 over Red Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 342 over Red Oak Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 28,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,540 by 2031. The structure is 348 ft (106 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 342 over Red Oak Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 342 over Red Oak 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 Red Oak Creek carry?
About 28,260 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 342 over Red Oak Creek?
The structure is 348 ft (106 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SH 342 over Red Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.