US Bridges

CR 342 (14400) over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 196 · Structure no. 011390AA0342002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 342 (14400) over Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 342 (14400) over Mulberry Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 342 (14400)
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location1.2 MI W of FM 196
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56014, -95.40947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic90 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 342 (14400) over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 342 (14400) over Mulberry 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 342 (14400) over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 342 (14400) over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 342 (14400) over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.