US Bridges

US 83 SB over Becerra Creek

Good

Webb County, Texas · 10.60 MI S of Loop 20 · Structure no. 222400003801086

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,986
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 SB over Becerra Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 SB over Becerra Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,986 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,760 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83 SB
CrossesBecerra Creek
Location10.60 MI S of Loop 20
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates27.34173, -99.44696
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,986 (2020)
Projected traffic3,760 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 SB over Becerra Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 SB over Becerra 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 SB over Becerra Creek carry?

About 1,986 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 83 SB over Becerra Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 SB over Becerra Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.