SH 43 over KCS Railroad
GoodHarrison County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of FM 134 · Structure no. 191030056904013
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,355
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 43 over KCS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 43 over KCS Railroad in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 63 years old, older 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 2,355 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 43 over KCS Railroad built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is SH 43 over KCS Railroad 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 KCS Railroad carry?
About 2,355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SH 43 over KCS Railroad?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 43 over KCS Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.