FM 1443 over Little Hackberry Creek
GoodWheeler County, Texas · 6.00 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 252420134701003
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1443 over Little Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1443 over Little Hackberry Creek in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1443 over Little Hackberry Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1443 over Little Hackberry 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1443 over Little Hackberry Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is FM 1443 over Little Hackberry Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1443 over Little Hackberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.