US Bridges

FM 1503 over East Brushy Creek

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 3.20 MI S of US 271 · Structure no. 011390145603009

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1503 over East Brushy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1503 over East Brushy Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1503
CrossesEast Brushy Creek
Location3.20 MI S of US 271
RouteState Highway 1503
StateTexas
Coordinates33.48454, -95.33072
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2023)
Projected traffic261 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1503 over East Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1503 over East Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1503 over East Brushy Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1503 over East Brushy Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1503 over East Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.