US Bridges

FM 1703 over Toronto Creek

Good

Brewster County, Texas · 1.9 MI NW of US 67/90 · Structure no. 240220269401001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1703 over Toronto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1703 over Toronto Creek in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 1703
CrossesToronto Creek
Location1.9 MI NW of US 67/90
RouteState Highway 1703
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35822, -103.71352
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 1703 over Toronto Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1703 over Toronto 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1703 over Toronto Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1703 over Toronto Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1703 over Toronto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.