FM 343 over Angelina River Relief
FairCherokee County, Texas · 2.80 MI E of FM 851 · Structure no. 100370092601004
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 236
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 343 over Angelina River Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 343 over Angelina River Relief in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 343 over Angelina River Relief built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 343 over Angelina River Relief 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does FM 343 over Angelina River Relief carry?
About 236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 343 over Angelina River Relief?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 343 over Angelina River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.