US 183 in Breckenridge, TX

The new construction project on US 183 in Breckenridge, Texas, is complete. The TDLR record shows the final TDLR accessibility inspection passed in January 2026, confirming that the physical work described in the filing has concluded. This project, identified in the filing as CSJ: 0404-02-036, involved the construction of sidewalks and ADA ramps along a stretch of the highway.

The scope of work included grading, base preparation, and pavement installation. The registered accessibility specialist for the project was Frank Fonseca. The owner of record is TxDOT District: Brownwood, and the design firm of record is the Texas Department of Transportation. The project was registered with TDLR in October 2019, and plan review was completed in the same month.

Construction began in May 2020. The filing listed a completion date of June 2022, but the record indicates the project remained active until the final inspection in January 2026. The total estimated cost for the project was $6,317,027. The scope covered 55,050 square feet of work, resulting in a cost of $115 per square foot.

Project Context

This project is part of a broader portfolio of work by TxDOT District: Brownwood. The district has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $21,795,646. These include projects in Brownwood, Eastland, Early, and Rising Star. The Texas Department of Transportation, as the design firm, has six other registered projects totaling $31,537,331. These projects are located in Salado, Georgetown, Sherman, Denton, and McAllen.

In Stephens County, the median estimated cost for new construction filings is $1,000,000. This project’s cost is above the county median for its type. The median size for similar projects in the county is 7,291 square feet, while this project is significantly larger at 55,050 square feet. The median cost per square foot in the county is $195, which is higher than the $115 per square foot for this project. The scheduled build window for this project was 761 days, which is longer than the county median of 245 days.

The project is located in ZIP code 76424. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates, the population of this area is about 8,626. The median household income is $53,659, and the median owner-occupied home value is $102,200. The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied. The Stephens County unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data. This project represents a significant investment in public infrastructure within the region.