US Bridges

FM 2093 over Live Oak Creek

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 1.53 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 140870190301001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2093 over Live Oak Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2093 over Live Oak Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2093
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location1.53 MI W of SH 16
RouteState Highway 2093
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24889, -98.91858
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 2093 over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2093 over Live Oak Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2093 over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2093 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2093 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.