US Bridges

FM 942 over Alexander Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 1.65 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 111870119301014

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 942 over Alexander Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 942 over Alexander Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 942
CrossesAlexander Creek
Location1.65 MI SE of US 59
RouteState Highway 942
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.81663, -94.84834
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2022)
Projected traffic810 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 942 over Alexander Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 942 over Alexander 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 942 over Alexander Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 942 over Alexander Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 942 over Alexander Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.