US 283 over Waldrip Creek

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 3.8 MI SW of FM 2633 · Structure no. 230420009901018

Built: 1958; 67 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 110 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 873; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 283 over Waldrip Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 283 over Waldrip 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 873 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 283

CrossesWaldrip Creek

Location3.8 MI SW of FM 2633

RouteU.S. Route 283

CountyColeman County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.61341, -99.3677

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating52 US tons

Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadH 20

Structure length110 ft (33.5 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 traffic873 (2020)

Projected traffic1,360 by 2033

Trucks13%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Waldrip Creek built?

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

What condition is US 283 over Waldrip 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 Waldrip Creek carry?

About 873 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 283 over Waldrip Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 283 over Waldrip Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.