US Bridges

US 83 over Salt Fork Brazos River

Good

Stonewall County, Texas · 4.70 MI S of King C/L · Structure no. 082170003207047

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
540 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Salt Fork Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Salt Fork Brazos River in Stonewall County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesSalt Fork Brazos River
Location4.70 MI S of King C/L
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates33.33338, -100.23845
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83 over Salt Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 over Salt 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 over Salt Fork Brazos River carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Salt Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Salt Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.