US Bridges

US 183 over Minnas Creek

Good

Wilbarger County, Texas · 6.1 MI S of FM 1763 · Structure no. 032440012404017

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
597
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Minnas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Minnas Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 94 years old, older 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesMinnas Creek
Location6.1 MI S of FM 1763
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.8984, -99.18729
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Minnas Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 183 over Minnas 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 over Minnas Creek carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Minnas Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Minnas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.