US Bridges

US 183 Ml & FR over Lake Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 620 · Structure no. 142460015105075

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
139,135
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 Ml & FR over Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 Ml & FR over Lake Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 139,135 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,527 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long.

CarriesUS 183 Ml & FR
CrossesLake Creek
Location0.1 MI S of FM 620
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.466, -97.79657
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139,135 (2021)
Projected traffic172,527 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure16
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183 Ml & FR over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 Ml & FR over Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 Ml & FR over Lake Creek carry?

About 139,135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 183 Ml & FR over Lake Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 183 Ml & FR over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.