US Bridges

US 183 over 18 Mile Coleto Creek

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of FM 1961 · Structure no. 160890015502043

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over 18 Mile Coleto Creek is a other other carrying US 183 over 18 Mile Coleto Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2043. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 183
Crosses18 Mile Coleto Creek
Location0.6 MI S of FM 1961
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates28.85787, -97.37132
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 18 Mile Coleto Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 over 18 Mile Coleto Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 over 18 Mile Coleto Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over 18 Mile Coleto Creek?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over 18 Mile Coleto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.