FM 743 over Possum Hollow
FairKarnes County, Texas · 3.8 MI SE of SH 72 Bus · Structure no. 161290109503003
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 743 over Possum Hollow is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 743 over Possum Hollow in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Possum Hollow built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 743 over Possum Hollow 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 Possum Hollow carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is FM 743 over Possum Hollow?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FM 743 over Possum Hollow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.