US Bridges

US 83 NB over Zacate Creek

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400008601030

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 NB over Zacate Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 NB over Zacate Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 33,180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,460 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 NB
CrossesZacate Creek
Location0.35 MI E of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates27.50683, -99.49675
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,180 (2013)
Projected traffic46,460 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over Zacate Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 NB over Zacate 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 NB over Zacate Creek carry?

About 33,180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 83 NB over Zacate Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 NB over Zacate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.