SH 242 EB over Dry Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Texas · 3.00 MI E of FM 1314 · Structure no. 121700353801013
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,098
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 242 EB over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 242 EB over Dry Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 18,098 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,527 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SH 242 EB over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 242 EB over Dry 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 242 EB over Dry Creek carry?
About 18,098 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 242 EB over Dry Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SH 242 EB over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.