US Bridges

US 183/US 77A over 5 Mile Coleto Crk

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 3.68 MI S of FM 2718 · Structure no. 130620015501013

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,328
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183/US 77A over 5 Mile Coleto Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183/US 77A over 5 Mile Coleto Crk in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 86 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 2,328 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 183/US 77A
Crosses5 Mile Coleto Crk
Location3.68 MI S of FM 2718
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates29.0032, -97.32044
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,328 (2023)
Projected traffic6,480 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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/US 77A over 5 Mile Coleto Crk built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 183/US 77A over 5 Mile Coleto Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 183/US 77A over 5 Mile Coleto Crk carry?

About 2,328 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 183/US 77A over 5 Mile Coleto Crk?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 183/US 77A over 5 Mile Coleto Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.