US 83 over Elm Creek
FairRunnels County, Texas · 2.85 MI N of FM 382 · Structure no. 072000003405025
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 475 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,418
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Elm Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,418 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2033. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 83 over Elm 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 Elm Creek carry?
About 3,418 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 83 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.