US Bridges

US 83 over El Moro Creek Rel #1

Fair

Dimmit County, Texas · 0.55 MI NW of FM 190 · Structure no. 220640003706067

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,085
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over El Moro Creek Rel #1 is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over El Moro Creek Rel #1 in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1958, 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 86 ft (26.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesEl Moro Creek Rel #1
Location0.55 MI NW of FM 190
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyDimmit County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.44641, -99.76749
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Rel #1 built?

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

What condition is US 83 over El Moro Creek Rel #1 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 Rel #1 carry?

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

How long is US 83 over El Moro Creek Rel #1?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 83 over El Moro Creek Rel #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.