US Bridges

FM 343 over One Eye CR

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of FM 752 · Structure no. 100370092601007

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,208
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 343 over One Eye CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 343 over One Eye CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 343
CrossesOne Eye CR
Location0.35 MI W of FM 752
RouteState Highway 343
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78493, -95.15602
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,208 (2021)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 343 over One Eye CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 343 over One Eye CR 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 One Eye CR carry?

About 2,208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 343 over One Eye CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 343 over One Eye CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.