Bus US 181 over Dry Branch
FairBee County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 160130010107042
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,840
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus US 181 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bus US 181 over Dry Branch in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,840 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,776 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus US 181 over Dry Branch 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 Bus US 181 over Dry Branch carry?
About 4,840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Bus US 181 over Dry Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Bus US 181 over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.