FM 43 over Oso Creek
FairNueces County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of SH 357 · Structure no. 161780155701002
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 480 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,676
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 43 over Oso Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 43 over Oso Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 58 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 17,676 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,286 by 2042. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 43 over Oso Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is FM 43 over Oso 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 43 over Oso Creek carry?
About 17,676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 43 over Oso Creek?
The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns FM 43 over Oso Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.