US Bridges

US 83 / US 84 over FM 707

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 2.40 MI S of Loop 322 · Structure no. 082210003401061

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,727
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 / US 84 over FM 707 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 / US 84 over FM 707 in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,727 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,700 by 2033. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83 / US 84
CrossesFM 707
Location2.40 MI S of Loop 322
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35178, -99.74234
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,727 (2019)
Projected traffic17,700 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 / US 84 over FM 707 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 / US 84 over FM 707 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 / US 84 over FM 707 carry?

About 15,727 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 83 / US 84 over FM 707?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 / US 84 over FM 707?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.