US Bridges

SH 283 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Stonewall County, Texas · 5.25 MI SE of US 380 · Structure no. 082170010606038

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
343
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 283 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 283 over Drainage Ditch in Stonewall County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 91 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 343 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 283
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.25 MI SE of US 380
RouteState Highway 283
CountyStonewall County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08394, -99.99343
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 283 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SH 283 over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 283 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 283 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 283 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.