US Bridges

SH 203 over Tributary of Sand Creek

Fair

Collingsworth County, Texas · 3.13 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 250440023001009

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 203 over Tributary of Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 203 over Tributary of Sand Creek in Collingsworth County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 203
CrossesTributary of Sand Creek
Location3.13 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 203
CountyCollingsworth County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.86361, -100.1497
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SH 203 over Tributary of Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 203 over Tributary of Sand 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 203 over Tributary of Sand Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 203 over Tributary of Sand Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 203 over Tributary of Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.