US Bridges

US 183 over Town Creek/Uprr/Cemetery

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of SH 142 · Structure no. 140280015202072

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
901 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,871
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Town Creek/Uprr/Cemetery is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 over Town Creek/Uprr/Cemetery in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 22,871 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,136 by 2042. The structure is 901 ft (274.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesTown Creek/Uprr/Cemetery
Location0.2 MI N of SH 142
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88879, -97.67094
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length901 ft (274.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,871 (2023)
Projected traffic36,136 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
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 Town Creek/Uprr/Cemetery built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 over Town Creek/Uprr/Cemetery 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 over Town Creek/Uprr/Cemetery carry?

About 22,871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Town Creek/Uprr/Cemetery?

The structure is 901 ft (274.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Town Creek/Uprr/Cemetery?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.