US 181 over Medio Creek
FairBee County, Texas · 7.8 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 160130010008054
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 355 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,983
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 181 over Medio Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 over Medio Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 78 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,983 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,780 by 2033. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 181 over Medio Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US 181 over Medio Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 181 over Medio Creek carry?
About 6,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 181 over Medio Creek?
The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 181 over Medio Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.