US Bridges

FM 2903 over Nine Mile Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 9.60 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 061950296802008

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2903 over Nine Mile Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2903 over Nine Mile 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 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2903
CrossesNine Mile Draw
Location9.60 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 2903
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18781, -103.73225
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Nine Mile Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 2903 over Nine Mile Draw 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2903 over Nine Mile Draw carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2903 over Nine Mile Draw?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2903 over Nine Mile Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.