US Bridges

US 183 over Sparrow Creek

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 160890015504008

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,251
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Sparrow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Sparrow Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3,251 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,551 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesSparrow Creek
Location0.3 MI S of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.66375, -97.38716
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,251 (2022)
Projected traffic4,551 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Sparrow Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 over Sparrow 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 Sparrow Creek carry?

About 3,251 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Sparrow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Sparrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.