US Bridges

US 83 over Cuchara Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of SH 44 · Structure no. 222400003709036

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,890
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Cuchara Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Cuchara Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 92 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 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 3,890 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,370 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesCuchara Creek
Location0.40 MI N of SH 44
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.03226, -99.54469
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,890 (2020)
Projected traffic10,370 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Cuchara Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 83 over Cuchara 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over Cuchara Creek carry?

About 3,890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Cuchara Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Cuchara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.