US Bridges

US 183 over Spanish Oak Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 9.6 MI S of SH 29 · Structure no. 142460015105018

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
30,252
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Spanish Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 over Spanish Oak 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 5 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 30,252 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,709 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesSpanish Oak Creek
Location9.6 MI S of SH 29
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52456, -97.83177
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,252 (2020)
Projected traffic42,709 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Spanish Oak 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 Spanish Oak 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 Spanish Oak Creek carry?

About 30,252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Spanish Oak Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Spanish Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.