US Bridges

CR 203 over Leon River

PoorClosed to traffic

Hamilton County, Texas · 2.10 MI S of US 281 · Structure no. 090980AA0350002

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,040 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 203 over Leon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 203 over Leon River in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2036. The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 203
CrossesLeon River
Location2.10 MI S of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 203
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78711, -98.10562
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+31 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,040 ft (317 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2015)
Projected traffic130 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 203 over Leon River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 203 over Leon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 203 over Leon River carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 203 over Leon River?

The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 203 over Leon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.