FM 1943 over Beech Creek
FairTyler County, Texas · 11.65 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 202290182801008
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 789
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1943 over Beech Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1943 over Beech Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1958, 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 789 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1943 over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1943 over Beech 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1943 over Beech Creek carry?
About 789 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 1943 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1943 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.