US Bridges

FM 183 over Perryman Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 1.65 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 090500086703015

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 183 over Perryman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 183 over Perryman Creek in Coryell 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 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 183
CrossesPerryman Creek
Location1.65 MI S of US 84
RouteState Highway 183
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46098, -98.12979
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2020)
Projected traffic290 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 183 over Perryman Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 183 over Perryman 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 183 over Perryman Creek carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 183 over Perryman Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 183 over Perryman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.