US Bridges

US 183 over Clear Fork Brazos Ri Rel

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 10.3 MI N of FM 578 · Structure no. 232150040402024

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Clear Fork Brazos Ri Rel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 over Clear Fork Brazos Ri Rel 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 5 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 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesClear Fork Brazos Ri Rel
Location10.3 MI N of FM 578
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91996, -99.01004
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2020)
Projected traffic910 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 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 Clear Fork Brazos Ri Rel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 over Clear Fork Brazos Ri Rel 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 Ri Rel carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Clear Fork Brazos Ri Rel?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Clear Fork Brazos Ri Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.