US Bridges

RM 243 over S Fork San Gabriel River

Fair

Burnet County, Texas · 3.35 MI S of SH 29 · Structure no. 140270044003015

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,106
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 243 over S Fork San Gabriel River is a concrete slab carrying RM 243 over S Fork San Gabriel River in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 75 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 1,106 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRM 243
CrossesS Fork San Gabriel River
Location3.35 MI S of SH 29
RouteState Highway 243
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72077, -98.10455
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,106 (2023)
Projected traffic910 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 243 over S Fork San Gabriel River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is RM 243 over S Fork San Gabriel River 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 RM 243 over S Fork San Gabriel River carry?

About 1,106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RM 243 over S Fork San Gabriel River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RM 243 over S Fork San Gabriel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.