US Bridges

US 183 over Nabors Creek

Good

Mills County, Texas · 8.40 MI NW of Lampasas Cl · Structure no. 231670027401007

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Nabors Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 183 over Nabors Creek in Mills County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 89 years old, older 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,217 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesNabors Creek
Location8.40 MI NW of Lampasas Cl
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38781, -98.54386
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 inspectionMay 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic4,217 by 2038
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Nabors Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 183 over Nabors 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 over Nabors Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Nabors Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Nabors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.