US 183 over Spring Creek
FairGonzales County, Texas · 4.55 MI NW of US 90A · Structure no. 130900015302013
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,137
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 183 over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 over Spring Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 85 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 7,137 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,992 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 183 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US 183 over Spring 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 183 over Spring Creek carry?
About 7,137 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 183 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 183 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.