FM 1243 over Trib Richland Creek
GoodHill County, Texas · 1.2 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 091100137401001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 156
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1243 over Trib Richland Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1243 over Trib Richland Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1243 over Trib Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1243 over Trib Richland Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FM 1243 over Trib Richland Creek carry?
About 156 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 1243 over Trib Richland Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1243 over Trib Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.