US Bridges

US 83 SB over Brady Creek

Good

Concho County, Texas · 2.2 MI S of US 87 · Structure no. 070480003504050

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,311
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 SB over Brady Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 SB over Brady Creek in Concho 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 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 5,311 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2028. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 83 SB
CrossesBrady Creek
Location2.2 MI S of US 87
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18528, -99.84201
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,311 (2022)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2028
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 83 SB over Brady Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 SB over Brady 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 SB over Brady Creek carry?

About 5,311 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 83 SB over Brady Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 SB over Brady Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.