SH 42 over Turkey Creek
FairRusk County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Gregg Cl · Structure no. 102010013802060
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,443
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 42 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 42 over Turkey Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 10,443 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,620 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 42 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 42 over Turkey 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SH 42 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 10,443 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 42 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns SH 42 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.