US Bridges

US 83 over El Moro Creek

Fair

Dimmit County, Texas · 0.65 MI NW of FM 190 · Structure no. 220640003706066

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
408 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
5,085
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over El Moro Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 83 over El Moro Creek in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 67 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 5,085 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,340 by 2033. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesEl Moro Creek
Location0.65 MI NW of FM 190
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyDimmit County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.4473, -99.769
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadOther
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,085 (2020)
Projected traffic16,340 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 El Moro Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 83 over El Moro 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 El Moro Creek carry?

About 5,085 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over El Moro Creek?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over El Moro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.