US Bridges

US 83 SB over Clear Fork Brazos River

Good

Jones County, Texas · 0.80 MI SE of FM 1082 · Structure no. 081280003305082

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,318
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 SB over Clear Fork Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 SB over Clear Fork Brazos River in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 4,318 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,340 by 2033. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83 SB
CrossesClear Fork Brazos River
Location0.80 MI SE of FM 1082
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59848, -99.81491
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,318 (2019)
Projected traffic4,340 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 83 SB over Clear Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 SB over Clear Fork Brazos River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 SB over Clear Fork Brazos River carry?

About 4,318 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 83 SB over Clear Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 SB over Clear Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.