SH 43 over Kitchens Creek
GoodMarion County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of SH 49 · Structure no. 191550056903018
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 970
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 43 over Kitchens Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 43 over Kitchens Creek in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 43 over Kitchens Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 43 over Kitchens 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 Kitchens Creek carry?
About 970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 43 over Kitchens Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 43 over Kitchens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.