Bus US 181 over Poesta Creek
GoodBee County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 160130010107020
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 435 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,840
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus US 181 over Poesta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus US 181 over Poesta Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 4,840 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,776 by 2042. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bus US 181 over Poesta Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus US 181 over Poesta 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 Bus US 181 over Poesta Creek carry?
About 4,840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Bus US 181 over Poesta Creek?
The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Bus US 181 over Poesta Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.