US 183 over Horse Creek
FairThrockmorton County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of SH 79 · Structure no. 032240012502012
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 587
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 183 over Horse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 183 over Horse Creek in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 587 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 183 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US 183 over Horse 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 Horse Creek carry?
About 587 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 183 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 183 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.