US Bridges

FM 1093 over Orchard Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of FM 359 · Structure no. 120800125802012

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,564
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1093 over Orchard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1093 over Orchard Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,564 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 1093
CrossesOrchard Creek
Location1.50 MI W of FM 359
RouteState Highway 1093
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68506, -95.9249
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,564 (2020)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2033
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 over Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1093 over Orchard 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 over Orchard Creek carry?

About 7,564 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is FM 1093 over Orchard Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1093 over Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.