US Bridges

US 83 over Gageby Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 1.90 MI N of FM 1046 · Structure no. 252420003008039

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,528
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over Gageby Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Gageby Creek in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,528 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,270 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 83
CrossesGageby Creek
Location1.90 MI N of FM 1046
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates35.60026, -100.32403
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,528 (2020)
Projected traffic5,270 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Gageby Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 over Gageby 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 over Gageby Creek carry?

About 1,528 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over Gageby Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over Gageby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.