US Bridges

US 183 Nbfr over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of SH 29 · Structure no. 142460015104493

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
103 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,234
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 Nbfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 Nbfr over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 19,234 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,690 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 183 Nbfr
CrossesDraw
Location1.9 MI S of SH 29
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62805, -97.86441
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width174 ft (53.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,234 (2019)
Projected traffic8,690 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Nbfr over Draw built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 Nbfr over Draw 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 183 Nbfr over Draw carry?

About 19,234 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 183 Nbfr over Draw?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 Nbfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.