US Bridges

US 183 SB FR over Little Walnut Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.40 MI NW of US 290 · Structure no. 142270015109122

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 SB FR over Little Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 SB FR over Little Walnut Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,940 by 2035. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 183 SB FR
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location0.40 MI NW of US 290
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32867, -97.67879
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2013)
Projected traffic8,940 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 SB FR over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 SB FR over Little Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 SB FR over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 183 SB FR over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 SB FR over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.