US Bridges

FM 193 over Washout Creek

Good

Dickens County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of FM 265 · Structure no. 250630095005010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 193 over Washout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 193 over Washout Creek in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 193
CrossesWashout Creek
Location0.75 MI E of FM 265
RouteState Highway 193
StateTexas
Coordinates33.74833, -100.72931
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Washout Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 193 over Washout 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 193 over Washout Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 193 over Washout Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 193 over Washout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.