US 283 over Drainage Ditch
GoodWilbarger County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 91 · Structure no. 032440012402002
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 745
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 283 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 283 over Drainage Ditch in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 745 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 283 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US 283 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does US 283 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 745 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is US 283 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US 283 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.