US Bridges

US 181 NB over Turn Arounds

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 160130010008092

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
455 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,489
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 NB over Turn Arounds is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 NB over Turn Arounds 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 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 4,489 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2033. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 181 NB
CrossesTurn Arounds
Location0.75 MI N of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 181
StateTexas
Coordinates28.41988, -97.73473
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,489 (2019)
Projected traffic6,020 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 181 NB over Turn Arounds built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 181 NB over Turn Arounds 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 NB over Turn Arounds carry?

About 4,489 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 181 NB over Turn Arounds?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 181 NB over Turn Arounds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.