CR 343 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodFalls County, Texas · 0.60 MI NW of SH 53 · Structure no. 090740AA0343001
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 343 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 343 over Cottonwood Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 343 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 343 over Cottonwood 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CR 343 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is CR 343 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns CR 343 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.