US Bridges

SH 183 over Clr Frk Trn Riv/Bellaire

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Crosslands RD · Structure no. 022200000812061

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
696 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
31,581
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 over Clr Frk Trn Riv/Bellaire is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 over Clr Frk Trn Riv/Bellaire in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 67 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 31,581 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,410 by 2033. The structure is 696 ft (212.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 183
CrossesClr Frk Trn Riv/Bellaire
Location0.4 MI W of Crosslands RD
RouteState Highway 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69623, -97.42401
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length696 ft (212.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,581 (2020)
Projected traffic46,410 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 183 over Clr Frk Trn Riv/Bellaire built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SH 183 over Clr Frk Trn Riv/Bellaire 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 SH 183 over Clr Frk Trn Riv/Bellaire carry?

About 31,581 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 over Clr Frk Trn Riv/Bellaire?

The structure is 696 ft (212.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 over Clr Frk Trn Riv/Bellaire?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.