US Bridges

FM 993 over Dry Creek

Fair

Camp County, Texas · 1.20 MI S of FM 2254 · Structure no. 190320123201010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,174
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 993 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 993 over Dry Creek in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,174 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,503 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 993
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.20 MI S of FM 2254
RouteState Highway 993
CountyCamp County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97186, -94.95034
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,174 (2022)
Projected traffic1,503 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 993 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 993 over Dry 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 FM 993 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,174 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 993 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 993 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.