US Bridges

US 183 over North Fork Leon River

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 0.8 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 230680012701025

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,893
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over North Fork Leon River is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over North Fork Leon River in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 63 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 5,893 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,650 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesNorth Fork Leon River
Location0.8 MI NW of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3844, -98.97692
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,893 (2020)
Projected traffic6,650 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 over North Fork Leon River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 183 over North Fork Leon River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 over North Fork Leon River carry?

About 5,893 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over North Fork Leon River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over North Fork Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.