US Bridges

FM 1903 over E. Caddo Cr. Rel.

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 1.4 MI E JCT IH30&FM1903 · Structure no. 011170149602004

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,675
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1903 over E. Caddo Cr. Rel. is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1903 over E. Caddo Cr. Rel. in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,675 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1903
CrossesE. Caddo Cr. Rel.
Location1.4 MI E JCT IH30&FM1903
RouteState Highway 1903
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04274, -96.15539
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,675 (2020)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1903 over E. Caddo Cr. Rel. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1903 over E. Caddo Cr. Rel. 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 FM 1903 over E. Caddo Cr. Rel. carry?

About 2,675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1903 over E. Caddo Cr. Rel.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1903 over E. Caddo Cr. Rel.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.