US Bridges

FM 393 over Turkey Creek

Good

Zavala County, Texas · 2.4 MI W of FM 1668 · Structure no. 222540193702006

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 393 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 393 over Turkey Creek in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 393
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.4 MI W of FM 1668
RouteState Highway 393
CountyZavala County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.67796, -99.90265
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2020)
Projected traffic490 by 2033
Trucks22%
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 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 FM 393 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 393 over Turkey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 393 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 393 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 393 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.