FM 343 over Loco Creek
FairNacogdoches County, Texas · 4.00 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 111740230001001
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,144
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 343 over Loco Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 343 over Loco Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,144 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,351 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FM 343 over Loco Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 343 over Loco 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 343 over Loco Creek carry?
About 1,144 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 343 over Loco Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 343 over Loco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.