US Bridges

US 183 over Hubbard Creek

Good

Stephens County, Texas · 3.5 MI NW of FM 578 · Structure no. 232150040402015

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
724
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Hubbard Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 over Hubbard Creek in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 724 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2033. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesHubbard Creek
Location3.5 MI NW of FM 578
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83705, -98.94809
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic724 (2020)
Projected traffic950 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 US 183 over Hubbard Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 183 over Hubbard 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 over Hubbard Creek carry?

About 724 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Hubbard Creek?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Hubbard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.