US Bridges

SH 183 EB over Big Fossil Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200036301046

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 EB over Big Fossil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 EB over Big Fossil Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8,680 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,262 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 183 EB
CrossesBig Fossil Creek
Location0.3 MI SW of SH 26
RouteState Highway 183
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80755, -97.24868
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,680 (2024)
Projected traffic12,262 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 EB over Big Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 183 EB over Big Fossil 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 183 EB over Big Fossil Creek carry?

About 8,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 EB over Big Fossil Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 EB over Big Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.