US Bridges

US 183 SB FR over Buttermilk Creek

FairPosted for load

Travis County, Texas · 0.95 MI NW of US 290 · Structure no. 142270015109123

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,030 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
18,870
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 SB FR over Buttermilk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 SB FR over Buttermilk 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,870 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,420 by 2033. The structure is 1,030 ft (313.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183 SB FR
CrossesButtermilk Creek
Location0.95 MI NW of US 290
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33273, -97.68773
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,030 ft (313.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,870 (2013)
Projected traffic26,420 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183 SB FR over Buttermilk Creek built?

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

What condition is US 183 SB FR over Buttermilk 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 July 2023.

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

About 18,870 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 183 SB FR over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 1,030 ft (313.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 SB FR over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.