US Bridges

US 83 over Appurceon Creek

Good

Dimmit County, Texas · 2.00 MI NW of FM 2688 · Structure no. 220640003706069

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,886
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Appurceon Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 83 over Appurceon Creek in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 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 4,886 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,240 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesAppurceon Creek
Location2.00 MI NW of FM 2688
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates28.38899, -99.66548
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,886 (2020)
Projected traffic15,240 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 Appurceon Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 83 over Appurceon 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 Appurceon Creek carry?

About 4,886 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Appurceon Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Appurceon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.