US Bridges

US 283 over Pecan Bayou

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 1.75 MI S of SH 36 · Structure no. 080300043704028

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 283 over Pecan Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 283 over Pecan Bayou in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 86 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 5 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 283
CrossesPecan Bayou
Location1.75 MI S of SH 36
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyCallahan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.20607, -99.41789
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2020)
Projected traffic570 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 Pecan Bayou built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 283 over Pecan Bayou 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 Pecan Bayou carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 283 over Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 283 over Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.