US Bridges

US 183 over Houghton Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 7.6 MI S of SH 29 · Structure no. 142460015105016

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30,552
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Houghton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Houghton 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 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 30,552 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,773 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesHoughton Creek
Location7.6 MI S of SH 29
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54834, -97.84174
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,552 (2021)
Projected traffic42,773 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Houghton 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 Houghton 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 183 over Houghton Creek carry?

About 30,552 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Houghton Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns US 183 over Houghton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.