US 283 over Elm Creek
GoodMcCulloch County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of FM 765 · Structure no. 231600009903010
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 927
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 283 over Elm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 283 over Elm Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 92 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 927 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,595 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 283 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US 283 over Elm 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 283 over Elm Creek carry?
About 927 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 283 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 283 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.