US Bridges

FM 783 over Town Creek

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 2.0 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 151330113502008

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,441
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 783 over Town Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 783 over Town Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,441 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,020 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 783
CrossesTown Creek
Location2.0 MI N of IH 10
RouteState Highway 783
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11586, -99.15462
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,441 (2020)
Projected traffic4,020 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 783 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 783 over Town 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 783 over Town Creek carry?

About 3,441 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 783 over Town Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 783 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.