US Bridges

FM 2393 over Wichita River

Fair

Clay County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 1740 · Structure no. 030390051406009

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2393 over Wichita River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2393 over Wichita River in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2393
CrossesWichita River
Location0.5 MI E of FM 1740
RouteState Highway 2393
CountyClay County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.02479, -98.37042
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
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2393 over Wichita River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2393 over Wichita 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2393 over Wichita River carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 2393 over Wichita River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2393 over Wichita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.