US Bridges

US 183 over Farmer Creek

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 5.5 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 160890015503028

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,142
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Farmer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Farmer Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,142 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,399 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesFarmer Creek
Location5.5 MI N of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates28.74893, -97.38651
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,142 (2022)
Projected traffic4,399 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Farmer Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 over Farmer Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 over Farmer Creek carry?

About 3,142 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Farmer Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Farmer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.