US Bridges

US 83 over Flat Creek

Fair

Real County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of RR 337 · Structure no. 071930003606005

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,522
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Flat Creek in Real County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 93 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 2,522 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,318 by 2038. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesFlat Creek
Location2.7 MI S of RR 337
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyReal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68417, -99.76162
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 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 spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,522 (2020)
Projected traffic3,318 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 83 over Flat 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 Flat Creek carry?

About 2,522 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.