US Bridges

US 183 over Snake Den Creek

Good

Stephens County, Texas · 8.6 MI N of FM 578 · Structure no. 232150040402025

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Snake Den Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 over Snake Den Creek 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 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesSnake Den Creek
Location8.6 MI N of FM 578
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8969, -99.00387
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Snake Den Creek built?

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

What condition is US 183 over Snake Den 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 over Snake Den Creek carry?

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

How long is US 183 over Snake Den Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Snake Den Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.