CR 42 over Agua Dulce Creek
GoodNueces County, Texas · 2.70 MI E of FM 70 · Structure no. 161780AA0105001
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 42 over Agua Dulce Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 42 over Agua Dulce Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 CR 42 over Agua Dulce Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 42 over Agua Dulce 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does CR 42 over Agua Dulce Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 42 over Agua Dulce Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CR 42 over Agua Dulce Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.