US Bridges

US 183 over South Boggy Creek

Fair

Throckmorton County, Texas · 6.1 MI N of SH 79 · Structure no. 032240012502009

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

About this bridge

US 183 over South Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over South Boggy 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesSouth Boggy Creek
Location6.1 MI N of SH 79
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyThrockmorton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.27523, -99.19881
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Boggy 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 Boggy 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 October 2023.

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

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

How long is US 183 over South Boggy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over South Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.