US Bridges

FM 193 over Buford Branch

Fair

King County, Texas · 1.45 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 251350095002003

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 193 over Buford Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 193 over Buford Branch in King County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 76 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

CarriesFM 193
CrossesBuford Branch
Location1.45 MI W of US 83
RouteState Highway 193
StateTexas
Coordinates33.78097, -100.36479
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic540 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 193 over Buford Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is FM 193 over Buford Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 193 over Buford Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 193 over Buford Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns FM 193 over Buford Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.