FM 3243 over Crab Creek
GoodNavarro County, Texas · 2.30 MI W of US 287 · Structure no. 181750332501001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 354
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 3243 over Crab Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3243 over Crab Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 354 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 3243 over Crab Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 3243 over Crab 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FM 3243 over Crab Creek carry?
About 354 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM 3243 over Crab Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 3243 over Crab Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.