US Bridges

SH 183 over Trib W Frk Trinity River

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of SH199 · Structure no. 022200009405015

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,676
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 over Trib W Frk Trinity River is a concrete culvert carrying SH 183 over Trib W Frk Trinity River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 83 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 22,676 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,332 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 183
CrossesTrib W Frk Trinity River
Location0.05 MI SW of SH199
RouteState Highway 183
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7848, -97.38466
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,676 (2024)
Projected traffic30,332 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Trib W Frk Trinity River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is SH 183 over Trib W Frk Trinity 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 183 over Trib W Frk Trinity River carry?

About 22,676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 over Trib W Frk Trinity River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 183 over Trib W Frk Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.