US Bridges

FM 2183 over Crystal Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of SH 163 · Structure no. 081680232802001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2183 over Crystal Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2183 over Crystal Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesFM 2183
CrossesCrystal Creek
Location0.3 MI W of SH 163
RouteState Highway 2183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.17126, -101.02118
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 2183 over Crystal Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2183 over Crystal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2183 over Crystal Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 2183 over Crystal Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2183 over Crystal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.