US Bridges

US 183 over Smith Creek

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 2.55 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 130900015302022

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,233
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 183 over Smith Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,233 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,526 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesSmith Creek
Location2.55 MI N of US 90A
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54923, -97.48016
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,233 (2023)
Projected traffic11,526 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 over Smith 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 over Smith Creek carry?

About 8,233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.