US Bridges

US 83 over Bronco Creek

Good

Wheeler County, Texas · 1.15 MI North of FM 592 · Structure no. 252420003009119

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,874
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Bronco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Bronco Creek in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,874 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,760 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesBronco Creek
Location1.15 MI North of FM 592
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates35.33069, -100.23627
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,874 (2020)
Projected traffic6,760 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Bronco Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 over Bronco 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 over Bronco Creek carry?

About 1,874 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Bronco Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Bronco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.