US Bridges

SH 43 over Hasty Creek

Fair

Marion County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of FM 805 W · Structure no. 191550056903014

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,198
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 43 over Hasty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 43 over Hasty Creek in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,198 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,940 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 43
CrossesHasty Creek
Location0.10 MI S of FM 805 W
RouteState Highway 43
CountyMarion County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74298, -94.18769
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,198 (2023)
Projected traffic1,940 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 43 over Hasty Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 43 over Hasty 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 43 over Hasty Creek carry?

About 1,198 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 43 over Hasty Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 43 over Hasty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.