US Bridges

US 283 over Jim Ned Creek

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 3.45 MI S of FM 1274 · Structure no. 230420043705023

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 283 over Jim Ned Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 283 over Jim Ned Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 87 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 283
CrossesJim Ned Creek
Location3.45 MI S of FM 1274
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98356, -99.41504
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2020)
Projected traffic670 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Jim Ned Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 283 over Jim Ned 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 Jim Ned Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 283 over Jim Ned Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 283 over Jim Ned Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.