US Bridges

FM 83 over Housen Bayou

Fair

Sabine County, Texas · 2.60 MI SW of SH 87 · Structure no. 112020069401018

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,163
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 83 over Housen Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 83 over Housen Bayou in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 69 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 5 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 3,163 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,428 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 83
CrossesHousen Bayou
Location2.60 MI SW of SH 87
RouteState Highway 83
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32199, -93.87708
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,163 (2020)
Projected traffic4,428 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 83 over Housen Bayou built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is FM 83 over Housen Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 83 over Housen Bayou carry?

About 3,163 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 83 over Housen Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FM 83 over Housen Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.