SH 43 over Corey Branch
FairCass County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of FM 125 · Structure no. 190340056901006
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 688
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 43 over Corey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 43 over Corey Branch in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 87 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 688 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 963 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 43 over Corey Branch built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is SH 43 over Corey Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 43 over Corey Branch carry?
About 688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 43 over Corey Branch?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 43 over Corey Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.