US Bridges

US 183 over South Rocky Creek

Fair

Burnet County, Texas · 1.30 MI SE of RM 963 · Structure no. 140270027303014

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,572
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over South Rocky Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 183 over South Rocky Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 69 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 5,572 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesSouth Rocky Creek
Location1.30 MI SE of RM 963
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.9273, -97.99436
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,572 (2023)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2033
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 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 South Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 183 over South Rocky 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 South Rocky Creek carry?

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

How long is US 183 over South Rocky Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over South Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.