SH 43 over Blackwell Lake Slough
GoodHarrison County, Texas · 3.9 MI S of FM 2625 · Structure no. 191030020705023
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,390
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 43 over Blackwell Lake Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 43 over Blackwell Lake Slough in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,390 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,410 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 43 over Blackwell Lake Slough built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 43 over Blackwell Lake Slough 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SH 43 over Blackwell Lake Slough carry?
About 3,390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SH 43 over Blackwell Lake Slough?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 43 over Blackwell Lake Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.