US Bridges

US 83 NB over Salt Fork of Red River

Good

Collingsworth County, Texas · 0.50 MI N. of FM 1981 · Structure no. 250440003103022

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
855 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 NB over Salt Fork of Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 NB over Salt Fork of Red River in Collingsworth County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,680 by 2030. The structure is 855 ft (260.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 NB
CrossesSalt Fork of Red River
Location0.50 MI N. of FM 1981
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates34.95689, -100.2211
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length855 ft (260.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2012)
Projected traffic2,680 by 2030
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 NB over Salt Fork of Red River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 NB over Salt Fork of Red River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 NB over Salt Fork of Red River carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 83 NB over Salt Fork of Red River?

The structure is 855 ft (260.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 NB over Salt Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.