US 83 Nbfr over Elm Creek
FairTaylor County, Texas · 0.65 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210003306084
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 Nbfr over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 83 Nbfr over Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 83 Nbfr over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 83 Nbfr over Elm 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 83 Nbfr over Elm Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 83 Nbfr over Elm Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 Nbfr over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.