US Bridges

FM 1783 over Dodds Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 1.77 MI W of FM 116 · Structure no. 090500195402008

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1783 over Dodds Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 1783 over Dodds Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 466 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 652 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1783
CrossesDodds Creek
Location1.77 MI W of FM 116
RouteState Highway 1783
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39778, -97.83378
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2020)
Projected traffic652 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FM 1783 over Dodds Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1783 over Dodds 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1783 over Dodds Creek carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1783 over Dodds Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1783 over Dodds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.