US 83 SB over Salt Fork of Red River
FairCollingsworth County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 1981 · Structure no. 250440003103016
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 840 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,020
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 SB over Salt Fork of Red River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 SB over Salt Fork of Red River in Collingsworth County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2033. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 SB over Salt Fork of Red River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 83 SB over Salt Fork of Red River 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 83 SB over Salt Fork of Red River carry?
About 1,020 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is US 83 SB over Salt Fork of Red River?
The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 SB over Salt Fork of Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.