US Bridges

US 83 over Cambalache Creek

Fair

Zavala County, Texas · 9.0 MI S of US 57 · Structure no. 222540003703008

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,203
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Cambalache Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Cambalache Creek in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 97 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 2,203 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,350 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesCambalache Creek
Location9.0 MI S of US 57
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyZavala County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.81289, -99.85332
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,203 (2020)
Projected traffic6,350 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Cambalache Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 83 over Cambalache 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 83 over Cambalache Creek carry?

About 2,203 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Cambalache Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Cambalache Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.