US Bridges

FM 883 over Blanco Creek

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 9.1 MI NE of FM 1351 · Structure no. 160890111703009

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 883 over Blanco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 883 over Blanco Creek in Goliad 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 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 883
CrossesBlanco Creek
Location9.1 MI NE of FM 1351
RouteState Highway 883
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.64384, -97.75376
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2020)
Projected traffic720 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 883 over Blanco Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 883 over Blanco 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 883 over Blanco Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 883 over Blanco Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 883 over Blanco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.