US Bridges

Fdr 303 over Big Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 3 MI S of SH63 · Structure no. 081301000003024

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 303 over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 303 over Big Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2011. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 303
CrossesBig Creek
Location3 MI S of SH63
RouteFederal Lands Road 303.3
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08727, -94.32087
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1991)
Projected traffic140 by 2011
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 303 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 303 over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 303 over Big Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 303 over Big Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 303 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.