US Bridges

US 183 over Artesia Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of FM 1586 · Structure no. 130900015302004

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Artesia Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 183 over Artesia Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 102 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,660 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesArtesia Creek
Location0.30 MI SE of FM 1586
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59941, -97.54852
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2023)
Projected traffic10,660 by 2033
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Artesia Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 183 over Artesia 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 over Artesia Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Artesia Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Artesia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.