US 181 SB over US 59
GoodBee County, Texas · US 181 @ US 59 · Structure no. 160130008801094
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 181 SB over US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 SB over US 59 in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 181 SB over US 59 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 181 SB over US 59 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 181 SB over US 59 carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 181 SB over US 59?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 181 SB over US 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.