US Bridges

SH 193 over Gibson Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of SH 108 · Structure no. 021820043801001

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
873
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 193 over Gibson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 193 over Gibson Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 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 873 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 193
CrossesGibson Creek
Location0.1 MI E of SH 108
RouteState Highway 193
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54273, -98.41876
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic873 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2037
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SH 193 over Gibson Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 193 over Gibson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 193 over Gibson Creek carry?

About 873 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 193 over Gibson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 193 over Gibson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.