US 181 NB over Aransas Creek
FairBee County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of FM 797 · Structure no. 160130010101057
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 259 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,019
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 181 NB over Aransas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 181 NB over Aransas 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 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 5,019 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,946 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 45 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 181 NB over Aransas Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 181 NB over Aransas 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 NB over Aransas Creek carry?
About 5,019 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 181 NB over Aransas Creek?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 181 NB over Aransas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.