US 183 over Clear Fork Brazos River
FairStephens County, Texas · 10.9 MI N of FM 578 · Structure no. 232150040402023
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 382 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 930
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 183 over Clear Fork Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 over Clear Fork Brazos River in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2033. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 183 over Clear Fork Brazos River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 183 over Clear Fork Brazos River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 183 over Clear Fork Brazos River carry?
About 930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 183 over Clear Fork Brazos River?
The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 183 over Clear Fork Brazos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.