US Bridges

FM 383 over Valley Creek

Good

Runnels County, Texas · 0.6 MI SW of SH 153 · Structure no. 072000082801004

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 383 over Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 383 over Valley 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 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 383
CrossesValley Creek
Location0.6 MI SW of SH 153
RouteState Highway 383
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03259, -100.11382
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2023)
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 Valley Creek built?

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

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

About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 383 over Valley Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 383 over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.