US Bridges

US 83 over Horse Creek

Fair

Hemphill County, Texas · 6.3 MI N of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 041070003005028

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
440 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,670
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Horse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Horse Creek in Hemphill County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 86 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 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2033. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesHorse Creek
Location6.3 MI N of JCT US 60
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyHemphill County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.97531, -100.4595
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (2020)
Projected traffic4,380 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 83 over Horse 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 83 over Horse Creek carry?

About 1,670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.