US Bridges

FM 2503 over Dutys Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 1.75 MI NE of SH 71 · Structure no. 130760238201001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
694
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2503 over Dutys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2503 over Dutys Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 694 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2503
CrossesDutys Creek
Location1.75 MI NE of SH 71
RouteState Highway 2503
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8517, -96.68761
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2020)
Projected traffic650 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2503 over Dutys Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2503 over Dutys Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2503 over Dutys Creek carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2503 over Dutys Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2503 over Dutys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.