FM 83 over Ayish Bayou
GoodSan Augustine County, Texas · 1.5 MI East of FM 705 · Structure no. 112030263701008
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 500 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,134
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 83 over Ayish Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 83 over Ayish Bayou in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,134 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,588 by 2040. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 83 over Ayish Bayou built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 83 over Ayish Bayou 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 83 over Ayish Bayou carry?
About 1,134 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 83 over Ayish Bayou?
The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 83 over Ayish Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.