US Bridges

SH 183 over Marine Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Bus. 287 · Structure no. 022200009405026

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,421
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 over Marine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 183 over Marine Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 18,421 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,474 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 183
CrossesMarine Creek
Location0.4 MI W of Bus. 287
RouteState Highway 183
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79517, -97.35661
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,421 (2022)
Projected traffic22,474 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$866,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 183 over Marine Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 183 over Marine Creek 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 Marine Creek carry?

About 18,421 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 over Marine Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 over Marine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.