SH 243 over Mill Creek
GoodVan Zandt County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 102340052202032
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,306
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 243 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 243 over Mill Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 73 years old, older 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 14,306 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,980 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 243 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SH 243 over Mill Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 243 over Mill Creek carry?
About 14,306 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 243 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns SH 243 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.