CO RD 342 over Rocky Creek
FairPosted for loadLavaca County, Texas · 0.70 MI SW of FM 533 · Structure no. 131430AA0125001
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 342 over Rocky Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO RD 342 over Rocky Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1935, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 342 over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 342 over Rocky 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does CO RD 342 over Rocky Creek carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 342 over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 342 over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.