US Bridges

FM 193 over White River

Fair

Crosby County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 651 · Structure no. 050540125403002

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 193 over White River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 193 over White River in Crosby County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 193
CrossesWhite River
Location0.2 MI E of FM 651
RouteState Highway 193
StateTexas
Coordinates33.7938, -101.23929
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2020)
Projected traffic430 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 193 over White River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 193 over White 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 193 over White River carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 193 over White River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 193 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.