US Bridges

US 183 over Kings Creek

Fair

Throckmorton County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 209 · Structure no. 032240040401001

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
934
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Kings Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 183 over Kings Creek in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 934 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesKings Creek
Location0.2 MI S of FM 209
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyThrockmorton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01107, -99.05197
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 protection6 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2020)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 183 over Kings 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 Kings Creek carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.