SH 43 over Black Bayou

Fair Condition72 years old3,014 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyCass
Location0.30 Mi S Of SH 77
CarriesSH 43
CrossesBlack Bayou
Coordinates33.10087, -94.17856

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length299.9 ft (91.4 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width45.9 ft (14 m)
Deck Area1279.6 sq m
Main Spans12
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 2002)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,014 (2023)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number190340056901011

Nearby Bridges

SH 43 over Black Bayou Relief 0.2 mi Fair SH 77 over Haw Creek 0.5 mi Fair SH 77 over Union Pacific Railroad 0.6 mi Fair US 59 over Black Bayou 0.8 mi Fair FM 251 over Haw Creek 1.0 mi Fair SH 77 over White Oak Branch 1.2 mi Fair E Thomas ST over Haw Creek 1.2 mi Good E Hiram ST over Haw Creek 1.4 mi Good Baker ST over Haw Creek 1.4 mi Fair FM 251 over Haw Creek 1.6 mi Fair