US Bridges

US 83 over Duck Creek

Fair

Concho County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of FM 765 · Structure no. 070480003503012

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,222
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Duck Creek in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 92 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 2,222 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,010 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.60 MI S of FM 765
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyConcho County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37892, -99.87694
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,222 (2022)
Projected traffic3,010 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 83 over Duck 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 Duck Creek carry?

About 2,222 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.