US Bridges

SH 193 over Barton Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 021820043801004

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
706
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 193 over Barton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 193 over Barton Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 706 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2037. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 193
CrossesBarton Creek
Location1.5 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 193
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54058, -98.34356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2020)
Projected traffic840 by 2037
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 193 over Barton Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 193 over Barton 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 193 over Barton Creek carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 193 over Barton Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 193 over Barton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.