US Bridges

US 83 over N California Crk

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of FM 57 · Structure no. 081280003304004

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,869
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over N California Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over N California Crk in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 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 1,869 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,340 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesN California Crk
Location0.30 MI SE of FM 57
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87288, -100.12238
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,869 (2020)
Projected traffic3,340 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 N California Crk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 83 over N California Crk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 over N California Crk carry?

About 1,869 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over N California Crk?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over N California Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.