US Bridges

US 183 / US 77A over 5 MI Coleto Crk Rel

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DeWitt County, Texas · 3.75 MI S of FM 2718 · Structure no. 130620015501022

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,328
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 / US 77A over 5 MI Coleto Crk Rel is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 / US 77A over 5 MI Coleto Crk Rel in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183 / US 77A
Crosses5 MI Coleto Crk Rel
Location3.75 MI S of FM 2718
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.00319, -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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 MI Coleto Crk Rel built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 / US 77A over 5 MI Coleto Crk Rel 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 MI Coleto Crk Rel carry?

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

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.