SH 93 over Howard Creek
FairBowie County, Texas · 0.65 MI NE of US 59 · Structure no. 190190021801002
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,770
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 93 over Howard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 93 over Howard Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 99 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 7,770 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,878 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 93 over Howard Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is SH 93 over Howard 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 93 over Howard Creek carry?
About 7,770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 93 over Howard Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns SH 93 over Howard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.