FM 3143 over S Long Dry Creek
FairGray County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of IH 40 FR · Structure no. 040910079705011
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 3143 over S Long Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3143 over S Long Dry Creek in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 3143 over S Long Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 3143 over S Long Dry 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 3143 over S Long Dry Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is FM 3143 over S Long Dry Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM 3143 over S Long Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.