US Bridges

FM 933 over Whitney Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 0.8 MI NW of SH 22 · Structure no. 091100012112054

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,072
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 933 over Whitney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 933 over Whitney Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 5,072 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,895 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 933
CrossesWhitney Creek
Location0.8 MI NW of SH 22
RouteState Highway 933
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94769, -97.32213
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,072 (2020)
Projected traffic6,895 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 933 over Whitney Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 933 over Whitney 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 933 over Whitney Creek carry?

About 5,072 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 933 over Whitney Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 933 over Whitney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.