SH 183 WB over Big Fossil Creek
FairTarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200036301001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 199 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,680
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 183 WB over Big Fossil Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 183 WB over Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 8,680 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,263 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 183 WB over Big Fossil Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 183 WB over Big Fossil 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 183 WB over Big Fossil Creek carry?
About 8,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 183 WB over Big Fossil Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 183 WB over Big Fossil Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.