US Bridges

SH 203 over Salt Fork of Red Riv

Fair

Collingsworth County, Texas · 9.17 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 250440023001006

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
753 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 203 over Salt Fork of Red Riv is a steel truss - thru carrying SH 203 over Salt Fork of Red Riv in Collingsworth County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 86 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 5 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 753 ft (229.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 203
CrossesSalt Fork of Red Riv
Location9.17 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 203
CountyCollingsworth County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.88752, -100.05103
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length753 ft (229.5 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 203 over Salt Fork of Red Riv built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SH 203 over Salt Fork of Red Riv 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 203 over Salt Fork of Red Riv carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 203 over Salt Fork of Red Riv?

The structure is 753 ft (229.5 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 203 over Salt Fork of Red Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.