US Bridges

FM 1503 over West Brushy Creek

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of FM 196 · Structure no. 011390145603010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
585
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1503 over West Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1503 over West Brushy Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1503
CrossesWest Brushy Creek
Location0.70 MI E of FM 196
RouteState Highway 1503
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46849, -95.37793
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2020)
Projected traffic113 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 West Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1503 over West 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 West Brushy Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1503 over West Brushy Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1503 over West Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.