US Bridges

RM 693 over Tequesquite Creek

Fair

Kinney County, Texas · 11.5 MI SW of US 90 · Structure no. 221360087601002

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 693 over Tequesquite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 693 over Tequesquite Creek in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 693
CrossesTequesquite Creek
Location11.5 MI SW of US 90
RouteState Highway 693
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.20713, -100.57839
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
Trucks18%
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 Tequesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 693 over Tequesquite Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RM 693 over Tequesquite Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RM 693 over Tequesquite Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RM 693 over Tequesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.