US 283 over Dry Creek
FairColeman County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of FM 1026 · Structure no. 230420009901017
- 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 Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 283 over Dry 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 283 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 283 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?
About 1,067 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 283 over Dry 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 Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.