US Bridges

US 183 over North Rocky Creek

Good

Burnet County, Texas · 1.2 MI NE of RM 963 · Structure no. 140270027302019

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,572
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over North Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 over North Rocky Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,572 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2034. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesUS 183
CrossesNorth Rocky Creek
Location1.2 MI NE of RM 963
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94607, -98.02816
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,572 (2023)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183 over North Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 over North Rocky Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 over North Rocky Creek carry?

About 5,572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over North Rocky Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over North Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.