US Bridges

US 183 / US 77A over UP RR & Old Cuero-Ykm RD

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 3.30 MI N of US 87 · Structure no. 130620026906042

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,012
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 / US 77A over UP RR & Old Cuero-Ykm RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 / US 77A over UP RR & Old Cuero-Ykm RD in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8,012 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,940 by 2033. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 183 / US 77A
CrossesUP RR & Old Cuero-Ykm RD
Location3.30 MI N of US 87
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates29.13977, -97.27679
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,012 (2020)
Projected traffic12,940 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183 / US 77A over UP RR & Old Cuero-Ykm RD built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 / US 77A over UP RR & Old Cuero-Ykm RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 183 / US 77A over UP RR & Old Cuero-Ykm RD carry?

About 8,012 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 183 / US 77A over UP RR & Old Cuero-Ykm RD?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 / US 77A over UP RR & Old Cuero-Ykm RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.