US 83 over Big Timber Creek
FairHemphill County, Texas · 2.95 MI NW of US 60 · Structure no. 041070003005029
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,670
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 over Big Timber Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Big Timber 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 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Big Timber 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 Big Timber 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 Big Timber Creek carry?
About 1,670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is US 83 over Big Timber Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 over Big Timber Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.