US Bridges

FM 2903/IH 10 Bu F over IH 10

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · At Int of IH 10 & FM 2903 · Structure no. 061950044109128

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2903/IH 10 Bu F over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2903/IH 10 Bu F over IH 10 in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 2903/IH 10 Bu F
CrossesIH 10
LocationAt Int of IH 10 & FM 2903
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.00892, -103.75313
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2903/IH 10 Bu F over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2903/IH 10 Bu F over IH 10 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2903/IH 10 Bu F over IH 10 carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2903/IH 10 Bu F over IH 10?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2903/IH 10 Bu F over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.