US Bridges

FM 93 over Fryers Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 3.40 MI W of SH 95 · Structure no. 090140329201001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,486
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 93 over Fryers Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 93 over Fryers Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,486 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 93
CrossesFryers Creek
Location3.40 MI W of SH 95
RouteState Highway 93
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03698, -97.3908
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,486 (2022)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$567,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 93 over Fryers Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 93 over Fryers 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 93 over Fryers Creek carry?

About 10,486 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 93 over Fryers Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 93 over Fryers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.