US 83 over Roundup Creek
FairWheeler County, Texas · 1.55 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 252420003009021
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 943
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 over Roundup Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 83 over Roundup Creek in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 95 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 5 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 943 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2033. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 over Roundup Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is US 83 over Roundup 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 83 over Roundup Creek carry?
About 943 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 83 over Roundup Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 over Roundup Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.