FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 183 SB ML

Carrying US 183 SB ML over CARSON CREEK

0.5 MI N of SH 71, Travis, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 183 SB ML

The US 183 SB ML bridge in Travis, Texas carries US 183 SB ML over CARSON CREEK. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 50.0 meters (164 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 41,425 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 183 SB ML compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
1,544
Bridges in Travis · 2 in Poor condition
US 183 SB ML 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2020
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
50.0 m (164 ft)
Deck Width
31.7 m (104 ft)
Owner
Local Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
41,425 vehicles/day
Structure Number
142270015109520

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 183 SB ML is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 183 SB ML 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 ML?

US 183 SB ML in Travis, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 183 SB ML inspected?

US 183 SB ML'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 41,425 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 ML is currently shown as Good 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 ML?

US 183 SB ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 183 SB ML?

US 183 SB ML is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.

How old is US 183 SB ML and does age affect safety?

US 183 SB ML was built in 2020, making it 6 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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