US Bridges

FM 1093 WB over Flewellen Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of FM 1463 · Structure no. 120800054302257

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1093 WB over Flewellen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1093 WB over Flewellen Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1093 WB
CrossesFlewellen Creek
Location0.25 MI W of FM 1463
RouteState Highway 1093
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69437, -95.85085
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1093 WB over Flewellen Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1093 WB over Flewellen 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1093 WB over Flewellen Creek carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1093 WB over Flewellen Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1093 WB over Flewellen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.