FM 743 over Possum Hollow

Fair Condition89 years old123 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyKarnes
Location3.8 Mi SE Of SH 72 Bus
CarriesFM 743
CrossesPossum Hollow
Coordinates28.77019, -97.81318

Condition Ratings

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

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length41.0 ft (12.5 m)
Max Span21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Deck Width23.0 ft (7 m)
Deck Area87.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1937

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic123 (2022)
Truck Traffic42%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number161290109503003

Nearby Bridges

CR 145 over Hondo Creek 2.0 mi Good FM 743 over Hondo Creek 2.1 mi Fair US 181 over Hondo Creek 2.4 mi Good US 181 over Hondo Creek 2.5 mi Good CR 330 over Cow Hollow Creek 2.5 mi Fair US 181 Bus over Nichols Creek 2.7 mi Fair Business US 181 over Nichols Creek 2.7 mi Good US 181 over FM 2509 & Nichols Creek 2.7 mi Fair FM 743 over Draw 3.0 mi Fair FM 1145 over Nichols Creek 3.4 mi Good