US Bridges

SH 81 over Trib Coleman Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 7.0 MI S of Johnson Cl · Structure no. 091100001405071

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,257
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 81 over Trib Coleman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 81 over Trib Coleman Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 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 2,257 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,264 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 81
CrossesTrib Coleman Creek
Location7.0 MI S of Johnson Cl
RouteState Highway 81
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15034, -97.14463
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,257 (2020)
Projected traffic2,264 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 81 over Trib Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 81 over Trib Coleman 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 81 over Trib Coleman Creek carry?

About 2,257 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 81 over Trib Coleman Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 81 over Trib Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.