US Bridges

US 183 over S Fk of Brushy Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 5.20 MI S of SH 29 · Structure no. 142460015104014

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,703
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over S Fk of Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over S Fk of Brushy Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 100 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 25,703 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,814 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183
CrossesS Fk of Brushy Creek
Location5.20 MI S of SH 29
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58213, -97.85426
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,703 (2020)
Projected traffic2,814 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183 over S Fk of Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 183 over S Fk of Brushy 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 over S Fk of Brushy Creek carry?

About 25,703 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over S Fk of Brushy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 183 over S Fk of Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.