US Bridges

FM 3293 over Tiger Creek

Good

McCulloch County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of FM 1851 · Structure no. 231600347901001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
859
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3293 over Tiger Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3293 over Tiger Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 859 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3293
CrossesTiger Creek
Location0.55 MI E of FM 1851
RouteState Highway 3293
CountyMcCulloch County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98759, -99.17692
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2018)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FM 3293 over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3293 over Tiger 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3293 over Tiger Creek carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 3293 over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3293 over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.