US 183 SB FR
Carrying US 183 SB FR over BUTTERMILK CREEK
0.95 MI NW OF US 290, Travis, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 183 SB FR
The US 183 SB FR bridge in Travis, Texas carries US 183 SB FR over BUTTERMILK CREEK. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 313.9 meters (1030 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,870 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 183 SB FR compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2005
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 313.9 m (1030 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,870 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 142270015109123
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
US 183 SB FR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare US 183 SB FR against other structures in Travis and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 183 SB FR?
US 183 SB FR in Travis, Texas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 183 SB FR inspected?
US 183 SB FR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,870 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 183 SB FR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 183 SB FR?
US 183 SB FR has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 183 SB FR?
US 183 SB FR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 183 SB FR and does age affect safety?
US 183 SB FR was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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