US Bridges

FM 933 over Aquilla Creek Relief

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 4.1 MI NW of FM 308 · Structure no. 091610020907047

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,879
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 933 over Aquilla Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 933 over Aquilla Creek Relief in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 3,879 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,410 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 933
CrossesAquilla Creek Relief
Location4.1 MI NW of FM 308
RouteState Highway 933
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.68661, -97.17749
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,879 (2020)
Projected traffic6,410 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 933 over Aquilla Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FM 933 over Aquilla Creek Relief 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 933 over Aquilla Creek Relief carry?

About 3,879 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 933 over Aquilla Creek Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 933 over Aquilla Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.