US 83 SB over Mulberry Creek
FairJones County, Texas · 3.90 MI NW of FM 3034 · Structure no. 081280003305030
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,499
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 SB over Mulberry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 SB over Mulberry Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 69 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 5 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 5,499 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,060 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 SB over Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 83 SB over Mulberry 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 83 SB over Mulberry Creek carry?
About 5,499 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 83 SB over Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 SB over Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.