US Bridges

SH 43 over Lp 390

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 2.60 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 191030020801016

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,081
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 43 over Lp 390 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 43 over Lp 390 in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,081 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2031. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesSH 43
CrossesLp 390
Location2.60 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 43
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56076, -94.30463
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,081 (2020)
Projected traffic6,020 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Lp 390 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 43 over Lp 390 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 43 over Lp 390 carry?

About 3,081 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 43 over Lp 390?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 43 over Lp 390?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.