US Bridges

Spur 93 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of US 69 · Structure no. 201240107501002

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,471
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 93 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spur 93 over Drainage Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 41 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 7,471 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,090 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpur 93
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.35 MI S of US 69
RouteState Highway 93
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02638, -94.08706
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,471 (2022)
Projected traffic10,090 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 93 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Spur 93 over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Spur 93 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,471 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Spur 93 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 93 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.