US Bridges

US 183 over North Elm Creek

Fair

Throckmorton County, Texas · 2.8 MI N of SH 79 · Structure no. 032240012502026

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over North Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 over North Elm Creek in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesNorth Elm Creek
Location2.8 MI N of SH 79
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22646, -99.19875
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2020)
Projected traffic869 by 2040
Trucks35%
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 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 US 183 over North Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 over North Elm 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 North Elm Creek carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over North Elm Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over North Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.