US Bridges

SH 193 over Trib. of Bridges Branch

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of I 20 · Structure no. 021820043801003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
968
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 193 over Trib. of Bridges Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 193 over Trib. of Bridges Branch in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 968 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 193
CrossesTrib. of Bridges Branch
Location0.1 MI N of I 20
RouteState Highway 193
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53456, -98.32087
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic968 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
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 Trib. of Bridges Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 193 over Trib. of Bridges Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 193 over Trib. of Bridges Branch carry?

About 968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 193 over Trib. of Bridges Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SH 193 over Trib. of Bridges Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.