US Bridges

SH 183 WB over W Frk Trin River

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of Wht Settlemt · Structure no. 022200009405108

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 WB over W Frk Trin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 WB over W Frk Trin River in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 11,560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,880 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 183 WB
CrossesW Frk Trin River
Location0.5 MI NE of Wht Settlemt
RouteState Highway 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76537, -97.40871
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,560 (2024)
Projected traffic15,880 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 183 WB over W Frk Trin River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 183 WB over W Frk Trin River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 183 WB over W Frk Trin River carry?

About 11,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 WB over W Frk Trin River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 WB over W Frk Trin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.