US Bridges

CR 103 over Sweetwater Draw

Good

Comanche County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of FM 589 · Structure no. 230470AA0123001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 103 over Sweetwater Draw is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 103 over Sweetwater Draw in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 103
CrossesSweetwater Draw
Location1.30 MI S of FM 589
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94699, -98.69749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 103 over Sweetwater Draw built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 103 over Sweetwater 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 CR 103 over Sweetwater Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 103 over Sweetwater Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 103 over Sweetwater Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.