US Bridges

US 183 over South Fork Dry Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 2.30 MI S of FM 812 · Structure no. 142270015201019

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
100 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
21,972
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over South Fork Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over South Fork Dry Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 86 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 21,972 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,030 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 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
CrossesSouth Fork Dry Creek
Location2.30 MI S of FM 812
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13069, -97.69592
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,972 (2023)
Projected traffic20,030 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183 over South Fork Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 183 over South Fork Dry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 over South Fork Dry Creek carry?

About 21,972 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over South Fork Dry Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over South Fork Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.