US Bridges

FM 893 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 2.45 MI S of FM 2512 · Structure no. 162050120901001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
724
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 893 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 893 over Drainage Ditch in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 75 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 724 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,014 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 893
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.45 MI S of FM 2512
RouteState Highway 893
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.90273, -97.40935
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic724 (2022)
Projected traffic1,014 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FM 893 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is FM 893 over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 893 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 724 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 893 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 893 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.