US 183 over Salt Creek
FairBrown County, Texas · 4.90 MI SW of FM 1467 · Structure no. 230250012704020
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,481
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 183 over Salt Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 183 over Salt Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 183 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is US 183 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 183 over Salt Creek carry?
About 3,481 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 183 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 183 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.