US Bridges

US 183 over Mesquite Creek

Fair

Burnet County, Texas · 9.15 MI NW of RM 963 · Structure no. 140270027302002

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,837
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Mesquite Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 183 over Mesquite Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 94 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 10,837 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesMesquite Creek
Location9.15 MI NW of RM 963
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.02036, -98.12529
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,837 (2023)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183 over Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 183 over Mesquite 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 over Mesquite Creek carry?

About 10,837 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.