US Bridges

US 181 SB over Bus US 181

Good

Bee County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of SH 202 · Structure no. 160130010008102

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
501 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 181 SB over Bus US 181 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 181 SB over Bus US 181 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2033. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 181 SB
CrossesBus US 181
Location1.2 MI S of SH 202
RouteU.S. Route 181
StateTexas
Coordinates28.37025, -97.73252
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 Bus US 181 built?

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

What condition is US 181 SB over Bus US 181 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 181 SB over Bus US 181 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 181 SB over Bus US 181?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 181 SB over Bus US 181?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.