US 83 over Dry Creek
FairHemphill County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of US 60 · Structure no. 041070003005030
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,553
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Dry 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 1,553 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 over Dry 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 Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?
About 1,553 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is US 83 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.