US Bridges

US 83 over Carrizo Creek

Good

Dimmit County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of SH 85 · Structure no. 220640003706076

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,595
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Carrizo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Carrizo Creek in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,595 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,670 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 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
CrossesCarrizo Creek
Location0.5 MI S of SH 85
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyDimmit County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.51563, -99.85776
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,595 (2020)
Projected traffic21,670 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
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 Carrizo Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 over Carrizo 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 Carrizo Creek carry?

About 8,595 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Carrizo Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Carrizo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.