US Bridges

Fdr 303 over Fall Creek

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 6 MI S of SH63 · Structure no. 081301000003026

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 303 over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Fdr 303 over Fall Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesFdr 303
CrossesFall Creek
Location6 MI S of SH63
RouteFederal Lands Road 303.6
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04898, -94.32325
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic210 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 303 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 303 over Fall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 303 over Fall Creek carry?

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

How long is Fdr 303 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 303 over Fall Creek?

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