US 83 over Elm Creek
FairCollingsworth County, Texas · 8.3 MI N of FM 1439 · Structure no. 250440003102018
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 390 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,255
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Elm Creek in Collingsworth County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,640 by 2033. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 83 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 83 over Elm 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 83 over Elm Creek carry?
About 1,255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 83 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.