US Bridges

US 283 over Camp Creek

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 4.6 MI N of Mculloch C/L · Structure no. 230420009901016

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,067
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 283 over Camp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 283 over Camp Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,067 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 283
CrossesCamp Creek
Location4.6 MI N of Mculloch C/L
RouteU.S. Route 283
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50535, -99.37466
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,067 (2020)
Projected traffic1,480 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 283 over Camp Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 283 over Camp Creek carry?

About 1,067 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 283 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 283 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.