US 283 over Mexia Creek Branch
GoodCallahan County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 080300043703009
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 759
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 283 over Mexia Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 283 over Mexia Creek Branch in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 283 over Mexia Creek Branch built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 283 over Mexia Creek Branch 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 283 over Mexia Creek Branch carry?
About 759 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 283 over Mexia Creek Branch?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 283 over Mexia Creek Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.