US Bridges

SH 43 over Mining Haul RD

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of FM 2625 · Structure no. 191030020705028

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,861
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 43 over Mining Haul RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 43 over Mining Haul RD in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 3,861 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,220 by 2033. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 43
CrossesMining Haul RD
Location0.25 MI S of FM 2625
RouteState Highway 43
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42633, -94.4371
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,861 (2023)
Projected traffic6,220 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 43 over Mining Haul RD built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 43 over Mining Haul RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 43 over Mining Haul RD carry?

About 3,861 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 43 over Mining Haul RD?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SH 43 over Mining Haul RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.