US Bridges

US 183 over Cluck Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of FM 1431 · Structure no. 142460015105019

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,354
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 over Cluck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 183 over Cluck 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 46,354 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,016 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 183
CrossesCluck Creek
Location1.6 MI S of FM 1431
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50129, -97.81671
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,354 (2020)
Projected traffic58,016 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Cluck 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 Cluck 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 Cluck Creek carry?

About 46,354 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 183 over Cluck Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 over Cluck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.