FM 2943 over Tierra Blanca Creek
FairDeaf Smith County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 040590313301001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2943 over Tierra Blanca Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2943 over Tierra Blanca Creek in Deaf Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2943 over Tierra Blanca Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2943 over Tierra Blanca Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2943 over Tierra Blanca Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM 2943 over Tierra Blanca Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2943 over Tierra Blanca Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.