US Bridges

US 83 over Vanalle Creek

Fair

Dimmit County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of FM 1433 · Structure no. 220640003705012

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,054
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Vanalle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Vanalle Creek in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 96 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 5,054 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesVanalle Creek
Location0.25 MI N of FM 1433
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyDimmit County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.57966, -99.83715
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,054 (2020)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Vanalle Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 83 over Vanalle 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 83 over Vanalle Creek carry?

About 5,054 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Vanalle Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 83 over Vanalle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.