FM 343 & US 59 over Bonita Creek
FairNacogdoches County, Texas · JCT FM 343 & US 59 · Structure no. 111740230001010
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 858
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 343 & US 59 over Bonita Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 343 & US 59 over Bonita Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 858 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,201 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 343 & US 59 over Bonita Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is FM 343 & US 59 over Bonita 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 & US 59 over Bonita Creek carry?
About 858 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 343 & US 59 over Bonita Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns FM 343 & US 59 over Bonita Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.