SH 43 over Timber Creek
GoodCass County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of Marion C/L · Structure no. 190340056901022
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 43 over Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 43 over Timber Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 43 over Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 43 over Timber 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 43 over Timber Creek carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 43 over Timber Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 43 over Timber Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.