US Bridges

FM 503 over Rawhide Draw

Good

Coleman County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of FM 1929 · Structure no. 230420086901023

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 503 over Rawhide Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 503 over Rawhide Draw in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 503
CrossesRawhide Draw
Location0.25 MI S of FM 1929
RouteState Highway 503
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55187, -99.56986
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 503 over Rawhide Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 503 over Rawhide Draw 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 503 over Rawhide Draw carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 503 over Rawhide Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 503 over Rawhide Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.