US Bridges

US 183 over Yellow Branch

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 0.85 MI N of FM 2731 · Structure no. 230680012702034

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,096
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Yellow Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 over Yellow Branch in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,096 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,380 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesYellow Branch
Location0.85 MI N of FM 2731
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.18123, -98.9601
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,096 (2020)
Projected traffic3,380 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183 over Yellow Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 over Yellow Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 over Yellow Branch carry?

About 2,096 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Yellow Branch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Yellow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.