FM 643 over Duck Creek
GoodKent County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of FM 1228 · Structure no. 081320096501004
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 643 over Duck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 643 over Duck Creek in Kent County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 643 over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 643 over Duck 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM 643 over Duck Creek carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM 643 over Duck Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 643 over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.