US Bridges

US 83 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Zavala County, Texas · 1.0 MI SW of Spur 155 · Structure no. 222540003703049

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,210 ft
44 main spans
Daily traffic
5,854
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 83 over Turkey Creek in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 78 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 5,854 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,570 by 2037. The structure is 1,210 ft (368.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.0 MI SW of Spur 155
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyZavala County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.66081, -99.84297
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans44
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,210 ft (368.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,854 (2020)
Projected traffic9,570 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 83 over Turkey 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 Turkey Creek carry?

About 5,854 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 1,210 ft (368.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.