US 283 over Mill Creek
GoodShackelford County, Texas · 5.15 MI S Throckmortn C/L · Structure no. 082090012504021
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 526
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 283 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 283 over Mill Creek in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 96 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 283 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is US 283 over Mill 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 283 over Mill Creek carry?
About 526 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 283 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 283 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.