US Bridges

US 83 over Tonk Creek

Good

Stonewall County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 082170003301001

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,033
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Tonk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Tonk Creek in Stonewall County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 93 years old, older 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 1,033 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,360 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesTonk Creek
Location1.50 MI S of US 380
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11054, -100.22354
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,033 (2020)
Projected traffic2,360 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US 83 over Tonk Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 83 over Tonk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 over Tonk Creek carry?

About 1,033 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Tonk Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Tonk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.