US Bridges

US 83 over Dillon Creek

Fair

Dimmit County, Texas · 2.30 MI S of FM 133 · Structure no. 220640003708028

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,473
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Dillon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Dillon Creek in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 93 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 3,473 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,520 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesDillon Creek
Location2.30 MI S of FM 133
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyDimmit County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.3043, -99.61414
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,473 (2020)
Projected traffic12,520 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Dillon Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 83 over Dillon 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 Dillon Creek carry?

About 3,473 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Dillon Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Dillon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.