US Bridges

US 83 over Town Creek

Good

Dimmit County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of FM 190 · Structure no. 220640003706068

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Town Creek 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 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,020 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.30 MI SE of FM 190
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates28.43988, -99.75641
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2023)
Projected traffic15,020 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 Town Creek built?

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

What condition is US 83 over Town 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 83 over Town Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Town Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.