FM 743 over Hondo Creek

Fair Condition77 years old145 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
Location5.9 Mi SE Of SH 72 Bus
CarriesFM 743
CrossesHondo Creek
Coordinates28.74885, -97.78941

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width25.3 ft (7.7 m)
Deck Area176.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1949

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic145 (2024)
Truck Traffic42%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number161290109503001

Nearby Bridges

FM 743 over Draw 1.0 mi Fair CR 145 over Hondo Creek 1.8 mi Good FM 743 over Possum Hollow 2.1 mi Fair SH 239 over Hondo Creek 2.8 mi Good SH 239 over Cottonwood Creek 3.8 mi Good FM 743 over Hord Creek 3.8 mi Fair US 181 over Hondo Creek 3.9 mi Good US 181 over Hondo Creek 3.9 mi Good US 181 over Medio Creek Draw 4.1 mi Fair FM 2509 over Medio Creek Draw 4.2 mi Good