US 283 over Salt Creek
FairWilbarger County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of FM 924 · Structure no. 032440012402004
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,711
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 283 over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 283 over Salt Creek 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 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 1,711 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,395 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 283 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US 283 over Salt 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 283 over Salt Creek carry?
About 1,711 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 283 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US 283 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.