US Bridges

FM 183 over Cowhouse Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 090500086703001

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 183 over Cowhouse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 183 over Cowhouse Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 77 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 183
CrossesCowhouse Creek
Location1.50 MI S of US 84
RouteState Highway 183
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.4497, -97.97995
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 183 over Cowhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FM 183 over Cowhouse 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 183 over Cowhouse Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 183 over Cowhouse Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FM 183 over Cowhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.