US Bridges

US 181 SB over SH 202

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 160130010008100

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,414
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 SB over SH 202 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 SB over SH 202 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 4,414 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,179 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 181 SB
CrossesSH 202
Location1.8 MI S of US 59
RouteU.S. Route 181
StateTexas
Coordinates28.38561, -97.72557
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length230 ft (70.1 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 traffic4,414 (2022)
Projected traffic6,179 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over SH 202 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 181 SB over SH 202 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 over SH 202 carry?

About 4,414 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 181 SB over SH 202?

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 SH 202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.