FM 893 over Gum Hollow
FairSan Patricio County, Texas · 2.95 MI W of US 181 · Structure no. 162050120901072
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,443
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 893 over Gum Hollow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 893 over Gum Hollow in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,443 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,367 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 893 over Gum Hollow built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 893 over Gum Hollow 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 Gum Hollow carry?
About 1,443 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 893 over Gum Hollow?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 893 over Gum Hollow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.