US 283 over Clear Fork Brazos River
GoodShackelford County, Texas · 2.40 MI S Throckmortn C/L · Structure no. 082090012504028
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 440 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 443
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 283 over Clear Fork Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 283 over Clear Fork Brazos River in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2033. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).
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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 Clear Fork Brazos River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 283 over Clear Fork Brazos River 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 Clear Fork Brazos River carry?
About 443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 283 over Clear Fork Brazos River?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 283 over Clear Fork Brazos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.