CR 183 over Smothers Creek
Lavaca County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR 183 over Smothers Creek in Lavaca County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 38 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2017).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 131 of the 262 inventoried bridges in Lavaca County rated good (50.0%); 10 (3.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 115 ft |
| Location | 1.7 Mi W of FM 340 |
| NBI structure number | 131430AA0183001 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lavaca County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 77 over Lavaca River | 1925 | 14,949 | Fair |
| US 90A over Brushy Creek | 2015 | 8,496 | Good |
| US 77A over Spring Branch | 1924 | 7,210 | Fair |
| US 77A over Smothers Creek | 1924 | 7,210 | Good |
| US 77A/US 90A over Smothers Creek Relief | 1930 | 7,210 | Fair |
| US 77 over West Navidad River | 1958 | 6,738 | Good |
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