US Bridges

US 183 over Live Oak Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of FM 951 · Structure no. 130620015404013

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,806
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Live Oak Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 91 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 4,806 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,970 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location1.00 MI S of FM 951
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23026, -97.2941
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,806 (2023)
Projected traffic6,970 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 183 over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 183 over Live Oak 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 4,806 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.