US Bridges

FM 83 over Easley Creek

Good

Sabine County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of US 96 · Structure no. 112020263702007

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 83 over Easley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 83 over Easley Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 83
CrossesEasley Creek
Location0.40 MI E of US 96
RouteState Highway 83
StateTexas
Coordinates31.2503, -93.97937
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2020)
Projected traffic2,870 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 83 over Easley Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 83 over Easley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 83 over Easley Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 83 over Easley Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FM 83 over Easley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.