RM 243 over Oatmeal Creek
GoodBurnet County, Texas · 5.1 MI S of SH 29 · Structure no. 140270044003021
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,029
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RM 243 over Oatmeal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 243 over Oatmeal Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 1,029 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,852 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RM 243 over Oatmeal Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is RM 243 over Oatmeal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does RM 243 over Oatmeal Creek carry?
About 1,029 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RM 243 over Oatmeal Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RM 243 over Oatmeal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.