US Bridges

SH 183 Ebfr over Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of SH-360 · Structure no. 022200009402072

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,660
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 Ebfr over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 Ebfr over Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 15,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,450 by 2034. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 183 Ebfr
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.4 MI E of SH-360
RouteState Highway 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83574, -97.03595
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,660 (2014)
Projected traffic24,450 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH 183 Ebfr over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 183 Ebfr over Bear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 183 Ebfr over Bear Creek carry?

About 15,660 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 Ebfr over Bear Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 Ebfr over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.