SH 42 over Johnson Creek
FairRusk County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of FM 13 · Structure no. 102010054503019
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 243 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,461
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 42 over Johnson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 42 over Johnson 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 5 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 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,653 by 2041. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 42 over Johnson Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 42 over Johnson 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 2023.
How much traffic does SH 42 over Johnson Creek carry?
About 1,461 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SH 42 over Johnson Creek?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 42 over Johnson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.