US Bridges

US 83 over Drainage Channel

Good

Collingsworth County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of FM 338 · Structure no. 250440003104009

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,820
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying US 83 over Drainage Channel in Collingsworth County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,820 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,750 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.3 MI S of FM 338
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates34.84533, -100.20493
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,820 (2013)
Projected traffic13,750 by 2033
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 over Drainage Channel 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 over Drainage Channel carry?

About 9,820 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.