US Bridges

US 183/277/283 SB over FM 422

Good

Baylor County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of SH 114 · Structure no. 030120015615111

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,503
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183/277/283 SB over FM 422 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183/277/283 SB over FM 422 in Baylor County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 1,503 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,114 by 2040. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 183/277/283 SB
CrossesFM 422
Location1.10 MI N of SH 114
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyBaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59585, -99.24134
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,503 (2020)
Projected traffic5,114 by 2040
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183/277/283 SB over FM 422 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183/277/283 SB over FM 422 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 183/277/283 SB over FM 422 carry?

About 1,503 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is US 183/277/283 SB over FM 422?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 183/277/283 SB over FM 422?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.