US Bridges

US 183 over Mason Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 5.9 MI S of SH 29 · Structure no. 142460015105015

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,549
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Mason Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Mason Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 98 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 24,549 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,369 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesMason Creek
Location5.9 MI S of SH 29
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57114, -97.84962
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,549 (2021)
Projected traffic34,369 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Mason Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 183 over Mason 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 183 over Mason Creek carry?

About 24,549 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Mason Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.