US Bridges

US 183 over Elm Creek

Fair

Throckmorton County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 032240012503014

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,916
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 183 over Elm 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 1,916 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,390 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.2 MI S of US 380
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyThrockmorton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17556, -99.17739
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,916 (2020)
Projected traffic2,390 by 2037
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Elm 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 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 Elm Creek carry?

About 1,916 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.