Harter Rd/Cr 343 over Cashs Creek
PoorPosted for loadMatagorda County, Texas · 3.1 MI W of FM 2853 · Structure no. 131580AA0368001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harter Rd/Cr 343 over Cashs Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harter Rd/Cr 343 over Cashs Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harter Rd/Cr 343 over Cashs Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harter Rd/Cr 343 over Cashs Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Harter Rd/Cr 343 over Cashs Creek carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Harter Rd/Cr 343 over Cashs Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Harter Rd/Cr 343 over Cashs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.