US Bridges

US 183 over Red Hole Creek

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 3.75 MI SW of FM 1467 · Structure no. 230250012704019

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,481
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Red Hole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Red Hole Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 3,481 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesRed Hole Creek
Location3.75 MI SW of FM 1467
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82374, -98.9335
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,481 (2020)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183 over Red Hole Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 183 over Red Hole 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 over Red Hole Creek carry?

About 3,481 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Red Hole Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 183 over Red Hole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.