US Bridges

Lp 543 over Criswell Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of FM 154 · Structure no. 130760026512022

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
745
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 543 over Criswell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 543 over Criswell Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 92 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 543
CrossesCriswell Creek
Location0.40 MI E of FM 154
RouteState Highway 543
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94407, -97.03036
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2020)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 543 over Criswell Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Lp 543 over Criswell 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 543 over Criswell Creek carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lp 543 over Criswell Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 543 over Criswell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.