US Bridges

SH 103 over Bodan Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of FM 1819 · Structure no. 110030033603011

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,509
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 103 over Bodan Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 103 over Bodan Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 83 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 2,509 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,260 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 103
CrossesBodan Creek
Location0.05 MI E of FM 1819
RouteState Highway 103
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39496, -94.91606
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,509 (2020)
Projected traffic4,260 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 103 over Bodan Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SH 103 over Bodan 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 103 over Bodan Creek carry?

About 2,509 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 103 over Bodan Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 103 over Bodan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.