US Bridges

US 283 over Spring Branch

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 080300043703024

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,840
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 283 over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 283 over Spring Branch in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 85 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 1,840 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 283
CrossesSpring Branch
Location0.50 MI S of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyCallahan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39493, -99.38677
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,840 (2023)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 283 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 283 over Spring Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 283 over Spring Branch carry?

About 1,840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 283 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 283 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.