US Bridges

US 83 over S Saline Creek

Fair

Menard County, Texas · 11.9 MI S of SH 29 · Structure no. 071640003506045

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,938
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over S Saline Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 83 over S Saline Creek in Menard County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 84 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 3,938 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 83
CrossesS Saline Creek
Location11.9 MI S of SH 29
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyMenard County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.71121, -99.77122
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,938 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 over S Saline Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 83 over S Saline 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 83 over S Saline Creek carry?

About 3,938 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over S Saline Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over S Saline Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.