US Bridges

FM1203 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Live Oak County, Texas · 0.32 MI from IH37 · Structure no. 161490252201001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM1203 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM1203 over Sandy Creek in Live Oak 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 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 293 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM1203
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.32 MI from IH37
RouteState Highway 1203
CountyLive Oak County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.43525, -98.08587
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2020)
Projected traffic460 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 FM1203 over Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is FM1203 over Sandy 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM1203 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM1203 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM1203 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.