US Bridges

US 183 over Frels Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of US 77A · Structure no. 130620015404016

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,317
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Frels Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Frels 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 4,317 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,970 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesFrels Creek
Location1.00 MI N of US 77A
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.16086, -97.28321
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; scour above top of footing
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,317 (2023)
Projected traffic6,970 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Frels 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 Frels 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 Frels Creek carry?

About 4,317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Frels Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Frels Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.