US Bridges

US 183 over Manahuilla Creek

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 2.3 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 160890015503040

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,980
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Manahuilla Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 over Manahuilla Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,172 by 2040. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesManahuilla Creek
Location2.3 MI N of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.70136, -97.38774
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,980 (2020)
Projected traffic4,172 by 2040
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 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 Manahuilla Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 over Manahuilla 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 Manahuilla Creek carry?

About 2,980 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Manahuilla Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Manahuilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.