US Bridges

US 83 over San Roque Creek Rel #1

Good

Dimmit County, Texas · 3.70 MI S of FM 133 · Structure no. 220640003708072

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,473
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over San Roque Creek Rel #1 is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over San Roque Creek Rel #1 in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,473 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,520 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesSan Roque Creek Rel #1
Location3.70 MI S of FM 133
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyDimmit County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.28138, -99.61417
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 San Roque Creek Rel #1 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 over San Roque Creek Rel #1 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 San Roque Creek Rel #1 carry?

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

How long is US 83 over San Roque Creek Rel #1?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over San Roque Creek Rel #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.