US Bridges

FM 803 over Resaca De Los Fresnos

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 510 · Structure no. 210310113801006

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,295
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 803 over Resaca De Los Fresnos is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 803 over Resaca De Los Fresnos in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 3,295 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 803
CrossesResaca De Los Fresnos
Location0.50 MI N of FM 510
RouteState Highway 803
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.14077, -97.51652
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,295 (2024)
Projected traffic2,690 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 803 over Resaca De Los Fresnos built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 803 over Resaca De Los Fresnos 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 803 over Resaca De Los Fresnos carry?

About 3,295 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 803 over Resaca De Los Fresnos?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 803 over Resaca De Los Fresnos?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.