US Bridges

US 83 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Concho County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of Runnels C/L · Structure no. 070480003502007

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,558
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Brushy Creek in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 101 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 2,558 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.50 MI S of Runnels C/L
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyConcho County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.57048, -99.92053
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,558 (2020)
Projected traffic3,230 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 US 83 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 83 over Brushy Creek 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 US 83 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 2,558 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.