US Bridges

SH 103 over Rowan Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 4.7 MI E of SH 7 · Structure no. 110030033603012

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,509
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 103 over Rowan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 103 over Rowan Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 84 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 103
CrossesRowan Creek
Location4.7 MI E of SH 7
RouteState Highway 103
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38915, -94.88855
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 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 Rowan Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 103 over Rowan 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 Rowan Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 103 over Rowan Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 103 over Rowan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.