US Bridges

SH 203 over Shinnery Creek

Fair

Collingsworth County, Texas · 8.30 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 250440023001011

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 203 over Shinnery Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 203 over Shinnery 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 203
CrossesShinnery Creek
Location8.30 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 203
CountyCollingsworth County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.8847, -100.06634
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 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Shinnery Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 203 over Shinnery 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 Shinnery Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 203 over Shinnery Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 203 over Shinnery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.