US Bridges

SH 103 over Tebo Creek

Fair

Sabine County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of FM 1592 · Structure no. 112020033608031

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,512
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 103 over Tebo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 103 over Tebo Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 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 2,512 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,517 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH 103
CrossesTebo Creek
Location1.00 MI W of FM 1592
RouteState Highway 103
StateTexas
Coordinates31.41373, -93.9908
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,512 (2020)
Projected traffic3,517 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Tebo Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SH 103 over Tebo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 103 over Tebo Creek carry?

About 2,512 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 103 over Tebo Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SH 103 over Tebo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.