SH 243 over Caney Creek

Fair Condition79 years old1,790 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyVan Zandt
Location2.30 Mi W Of FM 47
CarriesSH 243
CrossesCaney Creek
Coordinates32.55919, -96.06697

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length200.1 ft (61 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width50.5 ft (15.4 m)
Deck Area939.4 sq m
Main Spans8
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 Number102340052202008

Nearby Bridges

SH 243 over Cedar Creek 0.2 mi Fair SH 243 over Caney Creek Rel 0.3 mi Fair CR 2602 over Cedar Creek Trib 1.4 mi Good SH 243 over Draw 1.5 mi Fair CR 2602 over Caney CR 1.6 mi Good FM 47 over Caney Creek 2.9 mi Good FM 47 over Caney Creek Rel 3.0 mi Good CR 120 over Muddy Cedar Creek 3.3 mi Good CR 2621 over Massey Branch 3.3 mi Good SH 243 over Draw 3.4 mi Fair