US Bridges

FM 1093 over Piney Point Gulley

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of Beltway 8 · Structure no. 121020125804002

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,429
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1093 over Piney Point Gulley is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1093 over Piney Point Gulley in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 94 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 46,429 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,190 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1093
CrossesPiney Point Gulley
Location1.9 MI E of Beltway 8
RouteState Highway 1093
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73735, -95.52516
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,429 (2022)
Projected traffic78,190 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure9
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 1093 over Piney Point Gulley built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is FM 1093 over Piney Point Gulley 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1093 over Piney Point Gulley carry?

About 46,429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 1093 over Piney Point Gulley?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1093 over Piney Point Gulley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.