US Bridges

FM 1093 over Outfall 1A

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of FM 359 · Structure no. 120800054302260

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,640
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1093 over Outfall 1A is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1093 over Outfall 1A in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,640 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,170 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1093
CrossesOutfall 1A
Location0.40 MI W of FM 359
RouteState Highway 1093
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6882, -95.90641
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,640 (2019)
Projected traffic9,170 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1093 over Outfall 1A built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1093 over Outfall 1A 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 over Outfall 1A carry?

About 7,640 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 1093 over Outfall 1A?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1093 over Outfall 1A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.