FM 743 over Hondo Creek
FairKarnes County, Texas · 5.9 MI SE of SH 72 Bus · Structure no. 161290109503001
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 743 over Hondo Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 743 over Hondo Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 743 over Hondo Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 743 over Hondo Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 743 over Hondo Creek carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is FM 743 over Hondo Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 743 over Hondo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.