US Bridges

US 83 over Jim Ned Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 3.30 MI SW of US 84 · Structure no. 082210003402007

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,417
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Jim Ned Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Jim Ned Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5 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 3,417 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,790 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesJim Ned Creek
Location3.30 MI SW of US 84
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.20261, -99.79829
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,417 (2020)
Projected traffic4,790 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 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 Jim Ned Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is US 83 over Jim Ned Creek 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 over Jim Ned Creek carry?

About 3,417 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Jim Ned Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Jim Ned Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.