US Bridges

US 183 over Mccoy Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 3.52 MI S of SH 111 · Structure no. 130620015404019

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
358 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,684
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Mccoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 over Mccoy Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 3,684 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,970 by 2033. The structure is 358 ft (109.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesMccoy Creek
Location3.52 MI S of SH 111
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26063, -97.29424
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length358 ft (109.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,684 (2023)
Projected traffic6,970 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mccoy Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 183 over Mccoy 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 Mccoy Creek carry?

About 3,684 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Mccoy Creek?

The structure is 358 ft (109.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Mccoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.