US Bridges

FM 933 over Whitney Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 1.8 MI N Oflp 180 · Structure no. 091100119001007

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,802
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 933 over Whitney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 933 over Whitney Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,802 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,860 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesFM 933
CrossesWhitney Creek
Location1.8 MI N Oflp 180
RouteState Highway 933
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97136, -97.32934
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,802 (2020)
Projected traffic13,860 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 933 over Whitney Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 933 over Whitney 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 933 over Whitney Creek carry?

About 9,802 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 933 over Whitney Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns FM 933 over Whitney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.