US Bridges

US 183 over Cross Timbers Creek Rel

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 1.15 MI SE of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900015401004

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,318
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Cross Timbers Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Cross Timbers Creek Rel in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 101 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 6,318 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,820 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 183
CrossesCross Timbers Creek Rel
Location1.15 MI SE of SH 97
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45923, -97.43501
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,318 (2020)
Projected traffic11,820 by 2033
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cross Timbers Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 183 over Cross Timbers Creek Rel 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 Cross Timbers Creek Rel carry?

About 6,318 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Cross Timbers Creek Rel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Cross Timbers Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.