SH 183 Mls & Frs over Delaware Creek
GoodDallas County, Texas · 3.4 MI W of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570009403350
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160,546
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 183 Mls & Frs over Delaware Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 183 Mls & Frs over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 82 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 160,546 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 244,030 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 183 Mls & Frs over Delaware Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SH 183 Mls & Frs over Delaware 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 183 Mls & Frs over Delaware Creek carry?
About 160,546 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 183 Mls & Frs over Delaware Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns SH 183 Mls & Frs over Delaware Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.