US Bridges

US 83 over Mustang Creek

Fair

Zavala County, Texas · 5.7 MI N of US 57 · Structure no. 222540003702056

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,875
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Mustang Creek in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,875 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesMustang Creek
Location5.7 MI N of US 57
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyZavala County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.02276, -99.85452
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,875 (2020)
Projected traffic4,640 by 2037
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 over Mustang 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over Mustang Creek carry?

About 2,875 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.