FM 943 over Menard Creek
FairPolk County, Texas · 8.15 MI E of SH 146 · Structure no. 111870119401003
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 738
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 943 over Menard Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 943 over Menard Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 943 over Menard Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is FM 943 over Menard 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 943 over Menard Creek carry?
About 738 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 943 over Menard Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 943 over Menard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.