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US 183(OLD Bastrop over Carson Creek

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Travis County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of SH 71 · Structure no. 142270015109518

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183(OLD Bastrop over Carson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183(OLD Bastrop over Carson Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 183(OLD Bastrop
CrossesCarson Creek
Location0.6 MI N of SH 71
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22924, -97.68216
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2015)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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(OLD Bastrop over Carson Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183(OLD Bastrop over Carson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 183(OLD Bastrop over Carson Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 183(OLD Bastrop over Carson Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 183(OLD Bastrop over Carson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.