US Bridges

FM 2093 over Banta Branch

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 1.50 MI SE of US 290 · Structure no. 140870190301003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2093 over Banta Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 2093 over Banta Branch in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 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
CrossesBanta Branch
Location1.50 MI SE of US 290
RouteState Highway 2093
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28501, -99.22509
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 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 traffic404 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2093 over Banta Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2093 over Banta Branch 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 Banta Branch carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 2093 over Banta Branch?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2093 over Banta Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.