SH 43 over Dry Creek
FairRusk County, Texas · 5.40 MI NE of SH 64 · Structure no. 102010020702016
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,833
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 43 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 43 over Dry Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 89 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 2,833 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,966 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 43 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SH 43 over Dry 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SH 43 over Dry Creek carry?
About 2,833 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SH 43 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 43 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.