US Bridges

FM903 over Mcnatt Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 2.4 MI N JCT US380&FM903 · Structure no. 011170076403010

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
886
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM903 over Mcnatt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM903 over Mcnatt Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 75 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 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesFM903
CrossesMcnatt Creek
Location2.4 MI N JCT US380&FM903
RouteState Highway 903
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17358, -96.21599
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FM903 over Mcnatt Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is FM903 over Mcnatt 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM903 over Mcnatt Creek carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM903 over Mcnatt Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM903 over Mcnatt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.