US Bridges

US 83 over Hog Creek

Fair

Concho County, Texas · 5.13 MI S of Runnels C/L · Structure no. 070480003502010

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,464
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Hog Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 83 over Hog Creek in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 93 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 2,464 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,110 by 2033. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesHog Creek
Location5.13 MI S of Runnels C/L
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50264, -99.9197
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,464 (2020)
Projected traffic3,110 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 83 over Hog 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 Hog Creek carry?

About 2,464 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Hog Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.