FM 1943 over Jacks Creek
FairTyler County, Texas · 7.10 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 202290182802009
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 109
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1943 over Jacks Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1943 over Jacks Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1943 over Jacks Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1943 over Jacks 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 Jacks Creek carry?
About 109 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 1943 over Jacks Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1943 over Jacks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.