FM 983 over Bear Creek

Fair Condition69 years old3,320 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
Location2.2 Mi SW Of FM 664
CarriesFM 983
CrossesBear Creek
Coordinates32.51543, -96.69674

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length120.1 ft (36.6 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width24.6 ft (7.5 m)
Deck Area274.5 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1957

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,320 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number180710104801023

Nearby Bridges

FM 983 over Bear Creek Relief 0.1 mi Fair Bluff Springs Road over Bear Creek 1.0 mi Fair FM 983 over Long Branch Creek 1.3 mi Fair FM 664 over Long Branch Creek 1.3 mi Good FM 664 over Draw 1.3 mi Fair IH 45 Bus Lp over IH 45 Ml 1.9 mi Fair IH 45 Ml & Fr over Drainage Ditch 2.0 mi Fair IH 45 Wfr over Bear Creek 2.0 mi Fair IH 45 SB Ml over Bear Creek 2.0 mi Good IH 45 NB Ml over Bear Creek 2.0 mi Fair