US Bridges

US 83 over Fuzzy Creek

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 11.1 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 072000003501006

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Fuzzy Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 83 over Fuzzy Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 101 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesFuzzy Creek
Location11.1 MI S of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58163, -99.92177
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 83 over Fuzzy 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 Fuzzy Creek carry?

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

How long is US 83 over Fuzzy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Fuzzy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.