SH 243 over Cedar Creek

Fair Condition79 years old1,790 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyVan Zandt
Location2.50 Mi W Of FM 47
CarriesSH 243
CrossesCedar Creek
Coordinates32.56082, -96.07021

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length399.9 ft (121.9 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width50.5 ft (15.4 m)
Deck Area1877.3 sq m
Main Spans16
Year Built1947 (reconstructed 1970)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,790 (2020)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number102340052202007

Nearby Bridges

SH 243 over Caney Creek 0.2 mi Fair SH 243 over Caney Creek Rel 0.5 mi Fair SH 243 over Draw 1.3 mi Fair CR 2602 over Cedar Creek Trib 1.6 mi Good CR 2602 over Caney CR 1.6 mi Good FM 47 over Caney Creek 3.0 mi Good FM 47 over Caney Creek Rel 3.1 mi Good CR 120 over Muddy Cedar Creek 3.1 mi Good SH 243 over Draw 3.2 mi Fair CR 2621 over Massey Branch 3.3 mi Good