US Bridges

US 83 over Detoite Creek

Fair

Hemphill County, Texas · 8.4 MI S of FM 3044 · Structure no. 041070003007010

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,587
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Detoite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Detoite Creek in Hemphill County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 92 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 1,587 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,760 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesDetoite Creek
Location8.4 MI S of FM 3044
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyHemphill County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.65217, -100.35861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,587 (2020)
Projected traffic4,760 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 US 83 over Detoite Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 83 over Detoite 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over Detoite Creek carry?

About 1,587 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Detoite Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Detoite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.