FM 443 over Rocky Creek
GoodGonzales County, Texas · 5.18 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 130900083901011
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 412
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 443 over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 443 over Rocky Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 443 over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 443 over Rocky 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM 443 over Rocky Creek carry?
About 412 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM 443 over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FM 443 over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.