US Bridges

FM 93 over Leon River

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.35 MI SE of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140183502008

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,735
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 93 over Leon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 93 over Leon River in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 17,735 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,190 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 93
CrossesLeon River
Location1.35 MI SE of IH 35
RouteState Highway 93
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04596, -97.4329
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,735 (2022)
Projected traffic22,190 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 93 over Leon River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 93 over Leon River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 93 over Leon River carry?

About 17,735 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 93 over Leon River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FM 93 over Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.