US 181 SB FR over Poesta Creek
FairBee County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 160130010008099
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 966
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 181 SB FR over Poesta Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 181 SB FR over Poesta Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 966 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,352 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 181 SB FR over Poesta Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 181 SB FR over Poesta 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 181 SB FR over Poesta Creek carry?
About 966 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 181 SB FR over Poesta Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 181 SB FR over Poesta Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.