US Bridges

US 83 WB over Garcias Creek

Good

Starr County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of FM 1430 · Structure no. 212140003901259

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,897
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 WB over Garcias Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 WB over Garcias Creek in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,897 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,180 by 2033. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 WB
CrossesGarcias Creek
Location0.3 MI W of FM 1430
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.33024, -98.69796
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,897 (2019)
Projected traffic24,180 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 83 WB over Garcias Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 WB over Garcias 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 WB over Garcias Creek carry?

About 10,897 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 83 WB over Garcias Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 83 WB over Garcias Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.