FM 1693 over Pin Oak Creek
GoodColorado County, Texas · 13.35 MI NW of SH 71 · Structure no. 130450168901003
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 182
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1693 over Pin Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1693 over Pin Oak Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1693 over Pin Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1693 over Pin Oak Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1693 over Pin Oak Creek carry?
About 182 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 1693 over Pin Oak Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1693 over Pin Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.