US Bridges

US 83 over Coyote Creek Branch

Good

Runnels County, Texas · 15.3 MI S of Taylor C/L · Structure no. 072000003404048

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Coyote Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Coyote Creek Branch in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,240 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83
CrossesCoyote Creek Branch
Location15.3 MI S of Taylor C/L
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87068, -99.95857
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2023)
Projected traffic4,240 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Coyote Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 over Coyote Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over Coyote Creek Branch carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Coyote Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Coyote Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.