US Bridges

FM 983 over Brushy Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of FM 813 · Structure no. 180710104801294

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 983 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 983 over Brushy Creek in Ellis 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 4,375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,160 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 983
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.9 MI N of FM 813
RouteState Highway 983
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48861, -96.7538
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,375 (2023)
Projected traffic3,160 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 FM 983 over Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 983 over Brushy Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 983 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 4,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 983 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 983 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.