FM 1283 over Elm Creek
GoodBandera County, Texas · 9.28 MI S of SH 16 · Structure no. 150100173001002
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,938
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1283 over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1283 over Elm Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,938 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1283 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1283 over Elm 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1283 over Elm Creek carry?
About 2,938 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 1283 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1283 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.