US Bridges

RM 693 over Elm Creek

Good

Kinney County, Texas · 6.20 MI SW of US 90 · Structure no. 221360087601001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 693 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 693 over Elm Creek in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1953, 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 693
CrossesElm Creek
Location6.20 MI SW of US 90
RouteState Highway 693
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26259, -100.51924
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2020)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 693 over Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is RM 693 over Elm 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RM 693 over Elm Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RM 693 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RM 693 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.