US Bridges

FM 283 over Indian Creek

Fair

Roberts County, Texas · 4.4 MI SE of JCT SH 70 · Structure no. 041970079701009

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
360 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 283 over Indian Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 283 over Indian Creek in Roberts County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 283
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4.4 MI SE of JCT SH 70
RouteState Highway 283
CountyRoberts County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.86724, -100.80858
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic560 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 283 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 283 over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 283 over Indian Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is FM 283 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 283 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.