US Bridges

CO RD 342 over Berry Creek

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of US 90A · Structure no. 130900AA0342001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 342 over Berry Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CO RD 342 over Berry Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 342
CrossesBerry Creek
Location0.55 MI E of US 90A
RouteCounty Highway 342
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50554, -97.41033
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 342 over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 342 over Berry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 342 over Berry Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 342 over Berry Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 342 over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.