US Bridges

SH 283 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River

Fair

Stonewall County, Texas · 4.50 MI SE of US 380 · Structure no. 082170010606052

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,000 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
343
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 283 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 283 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River in Stonewall County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 283
CrossesDbl Mtn Frk Brazos River
Location4.50 MI SE of US 380
RouteState Highway 283
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08976, -100.00521
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 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 SH 283 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 283 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River 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 Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River carry?

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

How long is SH 283 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River?

The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 283 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.