US Bridges

FM 893 (moore Ave) over US 181

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 0.50 MI SW of FM 2986 · Structure no. 162050010104071

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 893 (moore Ave) over US 181 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 893 (moore Ave) over US 181 in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,530 by 2031. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 893 (moore Ave)
CrossesUS 181
Location0.50 MI SW of FM 2986
RouteState Highway 893
StateTexas
Coordinates27.87587, -97.32656
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2011)
Projected traffic10,530 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 893 (moore Ave) over US 181 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 893 (moore Ave) over US 181 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does FM 893 (moore Ave) over US 181 carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 893 (moore Ave) over US 181?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns FM 893 (moore Ave) over US 181?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.