US Bridges

US 83 over Dry Creek

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of FM 1770 · Structure no. 072000003404015

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
119 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,859
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Dry Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 2,859 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2033. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.3 MI N of FM 1770
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98755, -99.96129
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,859 (2023)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 83 over Dry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,859 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.