US Bridges

FM 383 over Fish Creek

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 0.8 MI SW of SH 153 · Structure no. 072000082801003

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 383 over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 383 over Fish Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 383
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.8 MI SW of SH 153
RouteState Highway 383
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03073, -100.11768
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FM 383 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 383 over Fish 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 FM 383 over Fish Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 383 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 383 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.