US Bridges

SH 103 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Sabine County, Texas · 2.65 MI W of SH 21 · Structure no. 112020033608034

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,797
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 103 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 103 over Drainage Ditch in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,797 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,502 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 103
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.65 MI W of SH 21
RouteState Highway 103
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.43145, -93.93374
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,797 (2020)
Projected traffic2,502 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 103 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,797 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 103 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 103 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.