US Bridges

US 83 over Fuzzy Creek Branch

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 10.7 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 072000003501005

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Fuzzy Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Fuzzy Creek Branch in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 95 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,320 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 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
CrossesFuzzy Creek Branch
Location10.7 MI S of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58622, -99.92172
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2022)
Projected traffic3,320 by 2033
Trucks34%
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 Fuzzy Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 83 over Fuzzy Creek Branch 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 Fuzzy Creek Branch carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Fuzzy Creek Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Fuzzy Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.