US Bridges

FM 933 over Dead Horse Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 310 · Structure no. 091100119002003

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,128
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 933 over Dead Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 933 over Dead Horse Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 72 years old, older 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 2,128 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,554 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 933
CrossesDead Horse Creek
Location0.2 MI S of FM 310
RouteState Highway 933
StateTexas
Coordinates31.88786, -97.23554
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,128 (2019)
Projected traffic2,554 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 933 over Dead Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is FM 933 over Dead Horse 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 Dead Horse Creek carry?

About 2,128 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 933 over Dead Horse Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 933 over Dead Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.