CR 243 over Tiawichi CR
GoodRusk County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of FM 2276 · Structure no. 102010AA0243002
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 243 over Tiawichi CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 243 over Tiawichi CR in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 CR 243 over Tiawichi CR built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 243 over Tiawichi CR 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CR 243 over Tiawichi CR carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 243 over Tiawichi CR?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CR 243 over Tiawichi CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.