US Bridges

US 83 & Pepino LN over Olmitos Creek

Good

Starr County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of FM 1430 · Structure no. 212140003901279

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,435
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 & Pepino LN over Olmitos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 & Pepino LN over Olmitos 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 18,435 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,370 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 & Pepino LN
CrossesOlmitos Creek
Location0.3 MI E of FM 1430
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates26.34451, -98.7436
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 adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,435 (2020)
Projected traffic48,370 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 & Pepino LN over Olmitos Creek built?

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

What condition is US 83 & Pepino LN over Olmitos 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 & Pepino LN over Olmitos Creek carry?

About 18,435 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 83 & Pepino LN over Olmitos Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 83 & Pepino LN over Olmitos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.