FM 342 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodLimestone County, Texas · 3.25 MI SW of FM 339 · Structure no. 091470083102036
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 342 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 342 over Cottonwood Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 342 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 342 over Cottonwood 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM 342 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 342 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 342 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.