US Bridges

US 83 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River

Good

Stonewall County, Texas · 9.2 MI N of TX-92 · Structure no. 082170003301327

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
446 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
895
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River in Stonewall County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,253 by 2040. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesDbl Mtn Frk Brazos River
Location9.2 MI N of TX-92
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00851, -100.18111
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2020)
Projected traffic1,253 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.