US Bridges

SH 103 over US 96

Fair

San Augustine County, Texas · US 96 @ SH 103 · Structure no. 112030080904041

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,095
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 103 over US 96 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 103 over US 96 in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,095 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,766 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesSH 103
CrossesUS 96
LocationUS 96 @ SH 103
RouteState Highway 103
StateTexas
Coordinates31.40591, -94.05739
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,095 (2020)
Projected traffic4,766 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 103 over US 96 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 103 over US 96 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 103 over US 96 carry?

About 3,095 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 103 over US 96?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 103 over US 96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.