US Bridges

FM 1343 over Chacon Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 2.40 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 151630143601002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,348
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1343 over Chacon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1343 over Chacon Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 4,348 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,565 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1343
CrossesChacon Creek
Location2.40 MI S of US 90
RouteState Highway 1343
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31684, -98.91377
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,348 (2023)
Projected traffic5,565 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1343 over Chacon Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1343 over Chacon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1343 over Chacon Creek carry?

About 4,348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1343 over Chacon Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1343 over Chacon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.