US 283 over Foyle Creek
FairShackelford County, Texas · 2.80 MI N of FM 2482 · Structure no. 082090012504022
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 707
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 283 over Foyle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 283 over Foyle 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 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 707 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2033. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Foyle 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 Foyle 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 283 over Foyle Creek carry?
About 707 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 283 over Foyle Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 283 over Foyle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.