US 83 over Buck Creek
GoodChildress County, Texas · 2.960MI S Collingsworth C · Structure no. 250380003105020
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 630 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,503
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Buck Creek in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,503 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2039. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 83 over Buck 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 83 over Buck Creek carry?
About 1,503 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 83 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.