US Bridges

SP 503 EB over Abandoned Rr; Park Ave

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of US 75 · Structure no. 010920004719253

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,047
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 503 EB over Abandoned Rr; Park Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 503 EB over Abandoned Rr; Park Ave in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5,047 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,210 by 2033. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSP 503 EB
CrossesAbandoned Rr; Park Ave
Location1.5 MI E of US 75
RouteState Highway 503
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.72026, -96.5658
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,047 (2020)
Projected traffic7,210 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SP 503 EB over Abandoned Rr; Park Ave built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 503 EB over Abandoned Rr; Park Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SP 503 EB over Abandoned Rr; Park Ave carry?

About 5,047 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SP 503 EB over Abandoned Rr; Park Ave?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SP 503 EB over Abandoned Rr; Park Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.