US 181 NB over Dry Creek
GoodBee County, Texas · 4.2 MI N of FM 797 · Structure no. 160130010101055
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,961
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 181 NB over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 181 NB over Dry Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,961 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,945 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 181 NB over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 181 NB over Dry Creek 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 NB over Dry Creek carry?
About 4,961 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 181 NB over Dry Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 181 NB over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.