US Bridges

SH 93 & FM 1397 over IH 30

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of US 71 · Structure no. 190190061007199

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 93 & FM 1397 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 93 & FM 1397 over IH 30 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,190 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 93 & FM 1397
CrossesIH 30
Location1.40 MI W of US 71
RouteState Highway 93
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46521, -94.06629
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,850 (2013)
Projected traffic22,190 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 93 & FM 1397 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 93 & FM 1397 over IH 30 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 93 & FM 1397 over IH 30 carry?

About 15,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 93 & FM 1397 over IH 30?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 93 & FM 1397 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.