US Bridges

US 183 over South Wagon Creek

Good

Throckmorton County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of Baylor CO LN · Structure no. 032240012502007

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over South Wagon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over South Wagon Creek in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 96 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesSouth Wagon Creek
Location3.0 MI S of Baylor CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates33.3526, -99.20243
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic430 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 183 over South Wagon Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 183 over South Wagon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 over South Wagon Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over South Wagon Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over South Wagon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.