US Bridges

SH 103 over Angelina River

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 2.2 MI W of FM 226 · Structure no. 111740033606036

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
920 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
4,761
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 103 over Angelina River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 103 over Angelina River in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 4,761 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,856 by 2042. The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 103
CrossesAngelina River
Location2.2 MI W of FM 226
RouteState Highway 103
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37304, -94.47074
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadH 20
Structure length920 ft (280.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,761 (2022)
Projected traffic6,856 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 103 over Angelina River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 103 over Angelina River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 103 over Angelina River carry?

About 4,761 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 103 over Angelina River?

The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 103 over Angelina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.