FM 43 over Oso Creek

Fair Condition59 years old17,676 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyNueces
Location1.4 Mi S Of SH 357
CarriesFM 43
CrossesOso Creek
Coordinates27.68886, -97.42927

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length480.0 ft (146.3 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width88.6 ft (27 m)
Deck Area3950.1 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1967 (reconstructed 2015)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,676 (2024)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number161780155701002

Nearby Bridges

Yorktown RD over Drainage Ditch 0.5 mi Good Cedar Pass Street over Schanen Drain 0.8 mi Fair Wapentate ST over Schanen Drain 1.1 mi Fair CR 22 over Drainage Ditch 1.2 mi Good SH 357 over Saratoga Creek 1.2 mi Fair Acushnet Street over Drainage Ditch 1.4 mi Fair SH 286 Nbfr over Oso Creek 1.5 mi Good SH 286 NB over Oso Creek 1.5 mi Good SH 286 SB over Oso Creek 1.5 mi Fair SH 286 Sbfr over Oso Creek 1.5 mi Fair