US 83 over Silver Creek
FairWheeler County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of SH 152 · Structure no. 252420003008040
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,972
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 over Silver Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over Silver Creek in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,972 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,160 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 83 over Silver 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 Silver Creek carry?
About 1,972 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 83 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.