SH 243 over Caney Creek
FairVan Zandt County, Texas · 2.30 MI W of FM 47 · Structure no. 102340052202008
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,790
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 243 over Caney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 243 over Caney Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 78 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 SH 243 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is SH 243 over Caney 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 243 over Caney Creek carry?
About 1,790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 243 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns SH 243 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.