SH 43 over Mill Creek
GoodMarion County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of FM 2683 · Structure no. 191550056902009
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 968
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 43 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 43 over Mill Creek in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 87 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 968 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 43 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is SH 43 over Mill 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 43 over Mill Creek carry?
About 968 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 43 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 43 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.