US Bridges

CR 3143 over Murvaul Bu Br

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 1798 · Structure no. 102010AA3143101

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3143 over Murvaul Bu Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3143 over Murvaul Bu Br in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3143
CrossesMurvaul Bu Br
Location0.5 MI E of FM 1798
RouteCounty Highway 3143
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02009, -94.66399
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic65 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3143 over Murvaul Bu Br built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 3143 over Murvaul Bu Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3143 over Murvaul Bu Br carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 3143 over Murvaul Bu Br?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3143 over Murvaul Bu Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.