US Bridges

SH 42 over Rabbit Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 100930054504006

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,343
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 42 over Rabbit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 42 over Rabbit Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 90 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 9,343 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,180 by 2033. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 42
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location1.35 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 42
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41416, -94.86891
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,343 (2023)
Projected traffic14,180 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 42 over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 42 over Rabbit 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 42 over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 9,343 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 42 over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 42 over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.