US Bridges

RM 243 over North San Gabriel River

Fair

Burnet County, Texas · 4.65 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 140270044004017

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,165
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 243 over North San Gabriel River is a concrete slab carrying RM 243 over North San Gabriel River in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 243
CrossesNorth San Gabriel River
Location4.65 MI W of US 183
RouteState Highway 243
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.81402, -97.96587
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,165 (2020)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 243 over North San Gabriel River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 243 over North 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 North San Gabriel River carry?

About 1,165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RM 243 over North San Gabriel River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RM 243 over North San Gabriel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.