FM 83 over Coma Creek
FairSabine County, Texas · 7.05 MI E of SH 87 · Structure no. 112020167801003
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 637
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 83 over Coma Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 83 over Coma Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 637 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FM 83 over Coma Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 83 over Coma 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 83 over Coma Creek carry?
About 637 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 83 over Coma Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 83 over Coma Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.