US Bridges

US 183 over Berry Creek

Fair

Burnet County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of Lp 308 · Structure no. 140270027303017

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,134
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Berry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Berry Creek in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 9,134 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,180 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesBerry Creek
Location0.30 MI SE of Lp 308
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyBurnet County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88006, -97.91985
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,134 (2020)
Projected traffic9,180 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183 over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 over Berry 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 Berry Creek carry?

About 9,134 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Berry Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.