US Bridges

FM 183 over Trib N Bee House Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 6.60 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 090500086703016

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

About this bridge

FM 183 over Trib N Bee House Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 183 over Trib N Bee House 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 183
CrossesTrib N Bee House Creek
Location6.60 MI S of US 84
RouteState Highway 183
StateTexas
Coordinates31.40893, -98.09468
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 183 over Trib N Bee House Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 183 over Trib N Bee House 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 Trib N Bee House Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 183 over Trib N Bee House Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 183 over Trib N Bee House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.