US Bridges

FM 2903 over Billingslea Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 061950296802001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
638
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2903 over Billingslea Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2903 over Billingslea Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 638 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 893 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2903
CrossesBillingslea Draw
Location0.10 MI SE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 2903
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.31006, -103.78834
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic638 (2022)
Projected traffic893 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 FM 2903 over Billingslea Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2903 over Billingslea Draw 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2903 over Billingslea Draw carry?

About 638 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2903 over Billingslea Draw?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2903 over Billingslea Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.