US Bridges

FM 1803 over Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 1.80 MI N of SH 31 · Structure no. 101080247501001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
340 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1803 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1803 over Kickapoo Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1803
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location1.80 MI N of SH 31
RouteState Highway 1803
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31251, -95.70564
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2020)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1803 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1803 over Kickapoo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1803 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1803 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1803 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.