US 83 over Salt Creek
FairCottle County, Texas · 2.37 MI S of US 70 · Structure no. 250510003204046
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 801
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Salt Creek in Cottle County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 83 over Salt 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 83 over Salt Creek carry?
About 801 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is US 83 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.