US 283 over W Fork Cow Creek
FairMcCulloch County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 504 · Structure no. 231600009903013
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,370
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 283 over W Fork Cow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 283 over W Fork Cow Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,928 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 283 over W Fork Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 283 over W Fork Cow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 283 over W Fork Cow Creek carry?
About 1,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 283 over W Fork Cow 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 W Fork Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.